A day of strong south-westerlies, generally overcast conditions but mild, with temperatures of 9 degrees C. Highlights from the seawatch included five Blue Fulmars flying north, four Pink-footed Geese south, ten dark-bellied Brent Geese heading south, a Peregrine, three Razorbills and a Little Auk flying south. In addition, 25 Red-throated Divers were off the Headland.
Water Rails were seen at Greenacres and Thornwick Pool, with a Jack Snipe also at the latter location and 13 Purple Sandpipers were in Selwick’s Bay. A Barn Owl hunted the Thornwick area, Greenacres hosted a Chiffchaff, with another of the latter species and a Coal Tit present in the village.
