A dull, dreary and drizzly December Day but suddenly.....

....I looked up from my cosy log fire mid afternoon and was surprised to see a mass of white just offshore....diving Gannets!

There were at least 60 birds in a feeding frenzy circling and diving...very impressive. I grabbed the camera and began shooting through the double glazing. The light was poor but sufficient to obtain some record shots...it was just a pleasure to watch these amazing birds and reminded me of my visit to Bempton Cliffs a couple of years ago....here they were on my doorstep!

I knew I had witnessed a similar flock of Gannets from the window before and having checked the diary noted a flock of 60 were seen on Christmas Day 2004! 

Hoping to see them a little closer I wandered up the Spit but by this time they were off Selsey Bill .

However the two long stay Goosanders were in the main channel  but soon made off at my approach.

A very Happy Christmas to one and all.