Easterly winds and rain most of the day was dire looking weather which nevertheless held promise. The afternoon delivered with male Red-backed Shrike (Andy M.) and Icterine Warbler (Craig T.) in Old Fall area. 2 Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Garden Warbler, Greenland Wheatear and 3 Spotted Flycatcher on the outer head. The 2 Mute Swan remained on Thornwick Pool and 4 Tufted Duck arrived there. Seawatching produced single Manx and a couple of Common Terns
cold and brown Chiffchaff, Old Fall. Paul Reed