Finally the fog cleared, leaving sunny skies and an increasingly strong south-west wind; temperatures peaked at ten degrees C. Fifteen Pink-footed Geese flew south, while the freshwaters shared 68 Wigeon, 110 Teal, two Gadwall, three Shoveler, 31 Tufted Ducks and two drake Pochard. Eight Grey Partridges were split equally across two coveys. Two Golden Plovers and 24 Curlews were also in residence. Passerine interest included 57 Skylarks, a Mistle Thrush, two Fieldfare, two Grey Wagtails, 34 Yellowhammers, two Reed Buntings and seven Corn Buntings.
The Buckton area attracted four Teal, four Snipe, 19 Lapwing, 19 Yellowhammers, seven Reed Buntings and eight Corn Buntings.
