Weather: Wind W force 6/7 reducing as the day progressed
The last vestiges of Storm Ciara were still producing
strong westerly winds so a lengthy sea watch was undertaken over the (very)
high tide. The highlight was seven Little Gulls, unfortunately mostly distant.
Five Kittiwakes were also seen. Small numbers of auks were noted including a
Puffin (seen by a non-member), while Red-throated Divers reached
double-figures.
The strong winds meant the Brent Geese kept a very low
profile, not appearing until well after the tide. Common Scoters were seen in
good numbers throughout the day, whilst a flock of 30 Pintail was a good
record.
The wind also meant few passerines were seen and only
three Purple Sandpipers sheltered on the east side.
Two thousand Herring Gulls roosted the tide on Middle but despite
a thorough search nothing scarcer could be found amongst them.
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