The weather consisted of light/moderate northerly winds, occasional sunny intervals but also prolonged cloud, with temperatures peaking at 12 degrees C. Seawatching highlights included 14 Common Scoters, three Red-throated Divers and six Great Northern Divers flying north, 36 Manx Shearwaters, 11 Sandwich Terns, an Arctic Tern and a Bonxie.
Passage waders included three Ringed Plovers, two Little Ringed Plovers and a Redshank. Early afternoon, a Red Kite circled Thornwick Pools, whilst an additional Arctic Tern flew over the outer head. A total of 62 Swifts represented a significant increase. Passerine interest included single Garden Warbler and Spotted Flycatcher, together with two Corn Buntings.
