At least two Shag around

Very strong overnight east winds eased during the day. Some heavy showers, but not many and the day actually finished in sunshine.

South shore - Malcolm 14:00 - 15:30

For once I timed my walk well regarding the weather. As I set off the skies were still dark and menacing, but brighter weather was on its way, making for interesting lighting. By the time I got back the sun was shining!

The Fylde coast, including Blackpool Tower heralding the brighter weather 

The tide was rising, but even as I finished it was way too early for any Brent geese to move from the north shore.

Shelduck 15 on Red Nab

Wigeon 255 counted on the sea but more flew in as the tide reached Red Nab.

Many of the Wigeon were between No.1 outfall and the wooden jetty

This one looked deep in thought, or perhaps just admiring her reflection 

Great Black-backed gulls

Red Shank 95

Redshank.
Other waders: Turnstone 6, Curlew 12, Oystercatcher 1

Cormorants on No.2 outfall displaying their breeding plumage white thigh patch,
the middle bird is more mature with a grey head

Cormorant 

Shag at least two. There was one in adult plumage in the harbour, plus another in the harbour that looked to be a 2nd calendar year bird. Walking back along the sea wall there was an immature bird feeding alongside No.1 outfall, but possibly the same bird.

2nd calendar year Shag

This is where the adult was resting, on the closest platform 

It then had a swim around, but showed no interest in diving.

Quite striking plumage 

In the Nature Park

Long-Tailed Tits one small feeding group.

Sparrowhawk 1