A generally overcast day, with light/moderate westerly winds and temperatures increasing to 13 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included two Manx Shearwaters flying north, a Whimbrel heading north, one Bonxie doing the same and 11 Sandwich Terns moving north. A Marsh Harrier also flew in off the sea before it continued west, whilst five Tufted Ducks on Thornwick Pool were unusual.
Migrants included five Sand Martins, 11 Swallows, an arrival of 17 Willow Warblers, six Chiffchaffs, three Blackcap, six Wheatear, one Black Redstart, two Ring Ouzels and a Brambling. Five Corn Buntings flew over the Outer Head.
Single Blackcap and Goldcrest, together with six Tree Sparrows, were the main rewards of a ringing session.
