Wednesday 3rd January

A strong westerly wind persisted throughout the day, with wind speeds gusting in excess of 50mph. Despite the weather, three Fieldfare were observed coming in off the sea during the sea watch, with ten RT Diver and 91 Fulmar including 1 blue morph also noted.

A juvenile Glaucous Gull flew east over North Landing and later the Golf course mid-morning, whilst the Jack Snipe remained at Thornwick pool.

Barn Owl, Thornwick by Alan Walkington