Thursday 15th March, 2018

A cold, cloudy day and a strong south-east wind force 8 during the sea-watch.

Nine Red-throated Diver south, 88 Fulmar south, three Purple Sandpiper south, 87 Great Black-backed Gull south, 327 Herring Gull south and 15 north. Present at the headland were 13 Red-throated Diver, Black-throated Diver, two Great Crested Grebe, 32 Shag, 25 Cormorant, five Oystercatcher, Woodcock and three Curlew.

A surprise Hawfinch at Oceanview, a male Black Redstart on Marine Road, Barn Owl south Dykes and a White Wagtail opposite Oceanview. Elsewhere, 12 Fieldfare, 21 Pied Wagtail and seven Greenfinch. 

Hawfinch by Andy Hood