Moderate north-easterly winds and frequent squally showers throughout a day where temperatures only reached four degrees C. During the seawatch, a Blue Fulmar and 31 Eiders flew north. Two Velvet Scoters flew south (with another Velvet north) and a Woodcock also flew in off the sea.
In addition, six Eiders, six Long-tailed Ducks, two Velvet Scoters, two Great Northern Divers and 28 Great Crested Grebes sheltered on the sea between South Landing and South Dykes. Single Grey Wagtails were present on the beach at both locations, with the Black Redstart still in residence at South Dykes. An influx of gulls was also apparent, with 690 Black-headed Gulls, 1400 Common Gulls, 230 Great Black-backed Gulls and 3800 Herring Gulls recorded during the day.
