Moderate to strong south-westerly winds continued throughout the day, with sunny spells and the occasional shower during the afternoon. The seawatch logged 51 Fulmar, 34 Red-throated Divers, 537 Gannet, five Kittiwake, eight Razorbill and a Puffin.
The three Richard’s Pipits continued to show in the first field east of North Landing. Nearby, a Short-eared Owl, three Gadwall and four Stonechat were noted around Thornwick and an adult Little Gull appeared over fields south of North Landing. The Eurasian White-fronted Goose remained at Micklemires field with the Pink-foot.
Counts from Buckton included three Mistle Thrush, two Grey Partridge, 400 Linnet and eight Yellowhammers.
Linnets, Buckton, by Alan Walkington