The weather consisted of a moderate south-westerly wind, generally overcast conditions with rain later. Seawatching highlights included 46 Red-throated Divers and nine Great Northern Divers flying south (only one short of the day record), two Manx Shearwaters heading north, nine Whooper Swans, 15 Pink-footed Geese, three Goldeneye and two Goosanders all flying south. Five Bonxies, three Arctic Skuas and a Little Gull also headed south. Thirty-five Purple Sandpipers were located on the Outer Head.
Thornwick Pools attracted a Little Grebe, one Little Egret, 11 Teal, a Tufted Duck, a Pintail, one Shoveler and a lone Water Rail. In addition to the nine flying south over the sea, an additional 24 Whooper Swans flew south over Thornwick Pools, Thornwick Bay attracted a Brent Goose, whilst 15 Wigeon frequented North Marsh. A Short-eared Owl appeared near North Landing, whilst four Stonechats were in residence. More unexpected, a late Wheatear was located south of the Lighthouse.
West of the Dykes, sightings included the Gadwall on Buckton Pond, a Short-eared Owl, three Stonechats and 100 Linnets.
