The weather relented at last and there were lighter south-west winds and sunshine. Seawatching produced 95 Red-throated Divers, a Great Northern Diver flying south, two Brent Geese heading north, and one Pintail, two Eider, 11 Common Scoter and two Velvet Scoters all flying south. In addition, five Bonxies flew south and a Little Gull moved north.
Away from the sea, two Whooper Swans flew south over the Headland, a Pink-footed Goose accompanied the Greylag flock and North Marsh attracted a pair of Gadwall. South Landing sheltered a Woodcock. The day’s highlight was the discovery of two Richard’s Pipits in fields east of North Landing; viewed from the cliff top path. Two Stonechats were also nearby.
West of the Dykes, a Gadwall frequented Buckton Pond.
