Attention during the day focused on the land, with the highlight consisting of a juvenile Rough-legged Buzzard that flew west over the Old Fall area and eventually South Landing late morning. A Waxwing in a garden on the Outer Head also provided a touch of the exotic.
Other records included Little Grebes at North Marsh and Thornwick Pool, six Whooper Swans over, 29 Teal, a Water Rail at Thornwick Pool, two Common Buzzards, Short-eared Owl over the Golf Course, a pair of Goosander and a single Red-breasted Merganser overflying Thornwick Pool and a Woodcock. A Bonxie flew north off the Fog Station mid-morning. South Landing beach attracted a Bar-tailed Godwit, 21 Ringed Plovers and 19 Rock Pipits, with a Black Redstart also present. There was an increase in Woodpigeon numbers, with 1230 recorded over the Headland.
Passerines included a Blackcap, four Chiffchaffs, 25 Goldcrests, Grey Wagtail, four Twite, a Siskin, two Lesser Redpolls, two Snow Buntings and five Lapland Buntings.
