At last, some wind blown stuff!

Very heavy overnight rain, but a dry and largely sunny day. A strong WSW wind

Gannet 6 out - David Kaye

Pete checked a little later 09:40 - 10:40

Gannet 5  - 11 total for the morning 

Kittiwake 55 in the first 30 minutes including 3 first winter. Further 23 plus 38 inbound kittiwakes - second flock gaining height. 116 total

The earlier four inbound gannet gang heading out.  

In these low neaps with fresh Sw winds you can seawatch off Heysham  at low tide with eg no sandbanks putting stuff off entering the bay.

Stronger SW winds expected tomorrow.

I had a walk along the sea wall this afternoon - Malcolm

Wigeon 220 by No.2 outfall

Wigeon

Rock Pipit 2 - 1 each Red Nab and No.1 outfall 

Shag 1 adult flew from the harbour to the wooden jetty

Adult Shag looking fine in the sunshine 

There was nothing at all feeding on the outfalls.

Middleton Nature Reserve - Janet

There were 3 male and at least 2 female Shoveler on the main pond

Several Teal on Tim Butler pond

This Long-Tailed Tit was busy collecting nest material 

Not sure what this Crow has, it's too early for natural fruit and berries 

Flies sp

Drone fly sp. No butterflies seen today, but plenty of Bees

These shots by Kevin Singleton 

Tufted Duck, drake above

A handsome looking Blue Tit