Ex-hurricane Gonzalo still packed a bit of a punch as it reached the east coast. West north westerly winds for much of the day, ranging between F6-8, were felt across the headland. A fairly quiet seawatch compared to previous days which included three Pink-footed and two Dark-bellied Brent Geese south, three Arctic, two Great and a single juvenile Pomarine Skua south. Ten Little Gull south (52 north) and a Grey Phalarope north complete the highlights.
South Landing still attracted the juvenile Curlew Sandpiper, feeding with four Redshank, two Sanderling, a Curlew and a Grey Wagtail also there. A cracking Little Gull was hanging out amongst the Black-headed Gulls.
A late Barn Swallow was seen over Head Farm sheep field this morning, and at Thornwick Pool five Teal and the Little Grebe remained; Mallard numbers increased to 23.
