A relatively bright day, with light south-west winds gradually increasing in strength and temperatures reaching nine degrees C at dusk. Wildfowl interest included the Russian White-fronted Goose, 76 Pink-footed Geese (74 north, two on outer head), two Mute Swans, nine Shelduck, 36 Wigeon and 23 Teal. A total of 207 Cormorants were off South Landing at first light, two Grey Partridge were the year’s first and the Grey Phalarope remained at Thornwick Pools. The most notable passerine record related to 67 Meadow Pipits on the outer head, with six Corn Buntings near Thornwick.
