Mild conditions across the headland, with an easterly F1-2 wind. Seawatching highlights included three Little Auk flying north (with three more on the sea off the Fog Station) and a Brent Goose north. In addition, three Goosander and a Pomarine Skua headed south. Three Slavonian Grebe were reported on the sea at South Landing mid-afternoon, also there were 35 Common Scoter, three Red-throated Diver and the Water Pipit continued its stay. Thornwick Pool attracted five Jack Snipe, 18 Common Snipe and a lone Water Rail. Passerines included four Stonechat, two Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff. Three Short-eared Owls and single Snow and Lapland Buntings were present at Buckton. However the highlight here was a pair of Mute Swans on the village pond for 30 minutes around mid day, constituting the first record for at least 15 years!
