A light south-easterly wind gradually increased in strength during a relatively bright, but cold day, with temperatures peaking at four degrees C. Seawatch highlights included three Eiders flying north, 397 Gannets and a Bonxie heading south. A scan of the sea between South Landing and South Dykes produced five Long-tailed Ducks, three Eiders, 87 Red-throated Divers and 49 Great Crested Grebes. The latter count was presumably the result of icy conditions further inland and the same conditions probably contributed to a tally of five Woodcock. Other notable records included 16 Snipe, a Short-eared Owl at Thornwick, 28 Redwing and six Mistle Thrush.
