An overcast day, with a moderate south-westerly wind and occasional light rain. Seawatching highlights included 93 Red-throated Divers, 12 dark-bellied Brent Geese, one Goldeneye, nine Little Gulls and a Bonxie flying south and two Shelduck and a Little Auk heading north.
Seventeen Wigeon and the drake Pintail frequented North Marsh, with the Gadwall on Thornwick Pools. Twelve Woodcock were recorded, along with a Jack Snipe and 120 Lapwing. At least one Richard’s Pipit remained between North Landing and North Marsh, with two Stonechats and 13 Redwing also located.
