Thursday 17th May 2018

A sunny day throughout, with a moderate northerly breeze. The male Eastern Subalpine Warbler continued to frequent Old Fall hedge, showing on and off during the morning. With no sightings during the afternoon the bird then reappeared very briefly during the evening. Close by, yesterdays male Firecrest continued to sing at Old Fall steps, whilst 2 Lesser Redpoll were in the plantation. A Long-eared Owl was at Thornwick chalets during the morning before flying along North Marine Road and a Little Ringed Plover flew over Oceanview.

Three Great Northern Diver flew north on the morning sea watch along with 4 Red-throated Diver, 8 Common Scoter, 160 Fulmar, 1 Arctic Skua, 1 Bonxie and 11 Sandwich Tern.

Eastern Subalpine Warbler, Old Fall hedge by Tony Dixon.

Great Skua, Fog Station by Alan Walkington.