It was an overcast day with a strengthening south-westerly wind. A total of 75 Red-throated Divers were recorded, five Great Northern Divers and a Red-necked Grebe flew south, whilst a Black-necked Grebe and a Manx Shearwater moved north. Also on the move were 106 Pink-footed Geese heading south, with 52 Eiders, 72 Common Scoter and six Velvet Scoter all flying north. Single Red-breasted Merganser and Goosander went north, two Goldeneye headed in the opposite direction, whilst an Arctic Skua and 12 Little Auks flew north; with a single of the latter species flying south. Two Scaup accompanied Common Scoter off South Landing.
Thornwick Pool attracted a Pintail, two Water Rails, a Dunlin, two Short-eared Owls and a Great Grey Shrike that rested briefly in the reeds near the Pool before departing. Two Goldcrests, three Siskin and seven Bullfinch were at South Landing.
