Despite being between two major storm systems, the strong westerly wind was still the major feature of the day’s weather, being mainly sunny, the temperature reached 9C.
Seawatchers were rewarded with a Great Northern Diver, seven Red-throats, a Shelduck, three Common Scoter and an adult Mediterranean Gull.
At Thornwick Pools, Teal numbers remained high with 211 accompanied by a Shelduck and a Wigeon while nearby, the wintering Siberian Chiffchaff still remained. A Water Rail continued to feed beside the Motorway Hedge.
Forty Lapland Buntings and three Shore Larks remained at Buckton.
