An overcast morning with frequent snow showers followed by sunny intervals; it remained bitterly cold, with a moderate/strong south-east wind and daytime temperatures hovering between -2 and 0.5 degrees C. A Black-throated Diver flew south during the seawatch, together with two Tufted Duck, three Eider, two Goldeneye and a Dunlin.
A Grey Phalarope sheltered from rough seas on South Landing beach early afternoon, but unfortunately soon departed, whilst five Long-tailed Ducks remained offshore; seven pale-bellied Brent Geese flew north and another p.b. Brent Goose visited South Landing late afternoon. Two Grey Partridge and a Red-legged Partridge sought snow-free ground on the headland. Further signs of a cold weather influx were provided by four Lapwing, two Dunlin, 102 Woodcock, an impressive influx of 104 Snipe and two Jack Snipe. Passerine totals included 570 Skylarks, 245 Fieldfare, 50 Redwing, 12 Song Thrush, four Mistle Thrush, 25 Meadow Pipits and 155 Yellowhammers.
