9th December 2015

South-westerly winds strengthened during a relatively bright day. During the seawatch, a Blue Fulmar flew south, 835 Fulmars were recorded, a Red-breasted Merganser landed off the Fog Station, whilst four Eiders and a Golden Plover flew south.

Away from the sea, five Whooper Swans moved south, a Pink-footed Goose overflew South Landing, whilst Thornwick Pool attracted 14 Teal, a Cormorant, four Snipe and a Jack Snipe. South Landing attracted a Little Egret. Passerine interest comprised two Goldcrests, a Mistle Thrush, single Fieldfare and Siskin, together with two Lesser Redpolls.

Pintail, Thornwick Pools, by Craig Thomas
Pintail, Thornwick Pools, by Craig Thomas