A day of strong westerly winds and occasional sunny spells. Counts from the sea watch included three Common Scoter, nine Red-throated Diver and 38 Kittiwake. A Velvet Scoter was off South Landing, along with 11 Common Scoter and 21 Great crested Grebe. Thornwick pools held two Tufted Duck, Shelduck, Snipe and 97 Teal. A pre-roost of Magpie at Whelkie Wynds included 51 individuals. At least 30 Lapland Bunting remained in the clifftop fields at Buckton.
