9th September 2016

Another day of relatively strong south-west winds and largely sunny skies. During the seawatch, 60 Teal, six Eider and ten Red-throated Divers flew south, whilst ten Sooty Shearwaters, five Manx Shearwaters and two Balearic Shearwaters headed north. A Little Egret flew past the fog station, as did two Bonxies and four Arctic Skuas.

Thornwick Pools attracted 14 Teal, nine Dunlin, one Snipe and a Grey Wagtail. Single adult Caspian Gull (PLEP) and Yellow-legged Gull were in the field next to Old Fall Steps. A Spotted Flycatcher was in South Dykes.

Sanderling, South Landing, by Andy Hood
Sanderling, South Landing, by Andy Hood