The weather consisted of light south-west/south winds, sunny intervals developing after a foggy morning and temperatures reaching seven degrees C. A Bittern seen at Thornwick Pools was predictably elusive and although a true rarity on the headland, wasn’t entirely unexpected given the recent low temperatures; the same location also attracted a Water Rail and a Grey Wagtail. A juvenile Glaucous Gull flew south over Thornwick Nab and latterly North Marsh, whilst a Little Egret also moved south over Holmes Gut. Other notable sightings included two Pink-footed Geese, single Great Northern Diver and Long-tailed Duck (both at South Landing), two Grey Partridges, a Jack Snipe, 14 Woodcock, 67 Fieldfares, 11 Redwing, six Stonechats, two Siskin and seven Lapland Buntings.
