The weather consisted of overcast skies and light south-west winds. During the seawatch, a Red-throated Diver flew south, three Manx Shearwaters headed north, whilst 12 Whimbrel and 30 Dunlin flew south. However, the day’s highlight related to six Little Terns that flew south, whilst 76 Sandwich Terns went north and an Arctic Skua headed in the opposite direction.
Thornwick Pools attracted a Brent Goose, 14 Dunlin, a Little Ringed Plover and a Snipe. The adult Yellow-legged Gull was still present near South Landing, with a Great Crested Grebe, two Eiders and four Whimbel in the same area. Passerine interest was provided by a Whinchat at North Marsh together with a Corn Bunting nearby.
West of the Dykes, Buckton Pond attracted a Shoveler, with 42 Lapwings and two Whinchat also in the vicinity.
Two Marbled White butterflies were an unusual visitor to the Headland.
