A mostly overcast day, with a few sunny spells late morning and early afternoon. Showers during the evening, whilst a strong NNE wind made for challenging conditions on the land.
Today’s highlights came from the seawatch. Birds heading north past the fog station included 2 Red-throated Diver, 458 Fulmar, a Manx Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 1 Red-breasted Merganser, 1 Goosander, 1 Great Skua and 197 Puffin (plus 5 south). Tern numbers are beginning to increase, with 2 Common south, 5 Sandwich south and a single north.
Passerine migrants included single Sedge Warbler, Goldcrest and Redwing, with Chiffchaffs and Willow Warblers scattered across the Headland in sheltered spots.
Puffin, by Alan Walkington