A mild and generally sunny day, with occasional light showers. The good run of Long-tailed Duck sightings continued, with a single bird getting up off the sea near the fog station and continuing north mid-morning. The sea watch was otherwise relatively quiet with 2 Common Scoter and 15 Red-throated Diver the only other notable species.
The main focus of the day was a significant passage of Pink-footed Geese, with a minimum of 800 birds heading south in 7 flocks. A single group of 25 Whooper Swan also headed south over the outer headland. 13 Grey Partridge at Oceanview was a particularly high count for the outer headland, given the species decline on the headland in recent years. 6 Snow bunting flew north at Cattlemere during the morning and a Corn Bunting was near Thornwick.
Stonechat, Thornwick bay by Andy Hood.