A relatively overcast day, with a moderate westerly wind. During the seawatch, two Little Gulls, a Mediterranean Gull and one Bonxie flew north, whilst two Arctic Skuas headed south.
A total of 460 Pink-footed Geese flew south over the headland, a Barnacle Goose frequented North Marsh and a Red-breasted Merganser was seen off the Fog Station and Old Fall. Two Little Egrets were feeding in rock pools below the Golf Course, whilst an exhausted Short-eared Owl was picked up and taken into care at Oceanview. Passerine interest was headlined by the Hawfinch that was caught and ringed at North Landing. Additional sightings included 64 Blackbird, 90 Redwing, three Whinchat, six Yellow-browed Warblers, three Brambling and eight Lesser Redpolls.
West of the Dykes, a Ruff visited Buckton Pond.
