Monday 22nd December

A strong south westerly force 5 wind predominated. Temperatures were again mild. The seawatch produced 5 Red-throated Diver (plus 21 on the sea), 77 Fulmar (57 north), 3 Common Scoter and 2 Razorbill, whilst 278 Shag left the roost. A total of 650 Common Gull were roosting off Selwick’s Bay.

Elsewhere, North Marsh hosted 4 Wigeon, 76 Teal, 21 Mallard and a Lapwing. Waders at South Landing included 9 Oystercatcher, 3 Curlew, 7 Turnstone and 10 Redshank.

Curlew, South Landing, by Alan Walkington
Curlew, South Landing, by Alan Walkington