Another day of strong northerly winds, with low cloud for much of the morning, with some clear skies during the afternoon. The days stand out highlight was the discovery of an adult Rose-coloured Starling at Thornwick pools during the late afternoon. The bird later relocated to the chalets around North Landing. Yesterday’s Dotterel was still between South Landing and Beacon Hill, whilst the Grey-headed Wagtail was seen sporadically at Thornwick pools.
The morning sea watch produced a reasonable total of 38 Manx shearwater, along with single Common Scoter, Red-throated Diver, 37 Sandwich Tern and an Arctic Skua.
Grey-headed Wagtail, Thornwick Pools by Andrew Allport.
Rose-coloured Starling, North Landing by Andy Hood.
Rose-coloured Starling, North Landing by Lee Johnson.
Dotterel, Beacon Hill by Andrew Allport.