A light/moderate south-westerly wind, overcast throughout and temperatures of 5 degrees C. Seawatching produced 30 Red-throated Divers flying south, single Great Northern Diver, Grey Heron and Velvet Scoter heading north, with single Razorbill and Little Auk moving south. However, the most noteworthy record related to the count of 1820 Gannets feeding offshore which represented a January record. Additional sightings included two Pink-footed Geese and six Wigeon at North Marsh, a Red-breasted Merganser off South Landing, where there were also two Woodcock, three Goldcrests and two Treecreepers. Better still, two Waxwings visited an Outer Head garden before flying off north. Tree Sparrow flocks scattered across the area included 35 at Oceanview, 30 on Church Lane and 28 on David Lane. Highlights from Buckton included Water Rail, Peregrine, Merlin, Short-eared Owl, two Long-eared Owls and a single Lapland Bunting.
