The morning was wet, with heavy rain and moderate/strong east-south-east winds. However, the afternoon was completely different, with sunshine, calm conditions and temperatures reaching 16 degrees C. Two Wigeon frequented North Marsh, ten Eider were off the South Cliffs, a Little Egret landed briefly on the Golf Course before heading north, one Whimbrel also flew north and 20 Arctic Terns flew east past North Landing.
There was an increase in Lesser Whitethroats, with a minimum of 24 present, a Grasshopper Warbler was reeling at Oceanview and other migrants included single Fieldfare, Whinchat, Garden Warbler and Goldcrest, two White Wagtails, with a male Black Redstart at North Landing. Two Common Swifts were recorded, whilst four Corn Buntings appeared near North Landing.
