Another day with the thermostat turned up but a lovely cool NE3-4 keeping the temperature at 17 degrees with full sun.
As expected, in this weather, birds were reluctant to move, apart from several Herring and LBB gulls >NE along with Swallows and Swifts.
The 3 adult Common Sandpipers are still present with the pair still guarding over their young with one chick seen briefly so hoping they still have the 3.
Lots of Goldfinch and Linnets around the thistle tops whilst 2 juv Wheatear were exploring the shoreline in the SE corner.
Sounds very quiet on the moor now with the call of the Curlew gone as well as the noisy Lapwings, though the 400+ Canada and Greylag geese make up for it. The exposed shore in now looking in good condition, being low enough for the wader kick off but still adequate water for the sailors.
A temporary respite tomorrow with full sun on a moderate NE but the temperature starting off at a civilized 12 degrees and reaching 21 degrees p.m, but don't get excited as the heat is back by Wednesday, Thursday. I suppose that some people will appreciate the hot stuff but to me, anyone who likes this heatwave must be ' lame under 't cap.'
BS