A strong west-north-westerly wind brought intermittent heavy rain and hail showers, with temperatures of 5 degrees C. Little moved on the sea and Guillemots were reduced to their hundreds, with other sightings included 90 Shags, six Razorbills and four Kittiwakes. A total of 335 Common Gulls roosted on the sea and 20 Purple Sandpipers were near the Fog Station. Coots continued to return and three were present on Thornwick Pools, whilst the Bar-tailed Godwit remained at South Landing.
Highlights from Buckton included three Short-eared Owls and a Merlin.
