Relatively light northerly winds, overcast skies and a high of nine degrees C. A juvenile Long-tailed Skua chased Little Gulls off the Fog Station before flying south. Two Little Auks flew north during the seawatch, as did a single Red-necked Grebe. Other sightings included 48 dark-bellied Brent Geese, ten Eider, 52 Little Gulls, an Arctic Skua and 168 Red-throated Divers. A Merlin and single Snow Bunting were also seen from the Fog Station, while three Snow Buntings were along the South Cliffs.
The long-staying Dusky Warbler (South Landing) and two Firecrests (Golf Course Willows) were still present. Additional migrants included a ‘new’ Firecrest on Thornwick Camp, three Siberian Chiffchaffs on the outer head and a Waxwing over South Landing. A Russian White-fronted Goose was a new arrival on Thornwick Lakes, while two Golden Plover and 14 Woodcock were also present. Other totals included one Whooper Swan, a Water Rail, a Kingfisher, 110 Goldcrest, three Blackcap, 13 Chiffchaff, two Black Redstarts, a Brambling, six Redpoll and 40 Siskin.
