A cloudy but mild day with a light north westerly wind. The sea watch was particularly productive for the time of year, with a summer plumaged Black Guillemot north at 10:58 being the stand out highlight. A single Manx Shearwater was also logged along with 39 Fulmar (including one blue morph), 102 Red-throated Diver, 9 Puffin, 35 Purple Sandpiper, 67 Common Scoter, 8 Eider, 2 Mallard, 12 Wigeon, 3 Greylag Goose and 3 Canada Goose.
The year’s first Avocet was on Stainforth’s flash early morning. 15 Lapland Bunting remained in fields around North Dykes, whilst 2 Black Redstart were in the walled compound on the golf course. Further signs of spring were provided by 4 Chiffchaff and 2 White Wagtail. The two Russian White-fronted Geese continued off North Marine Road along with a lone Pink-foot. Other wildfowl counts included 11 Canada Goose and 3 Whooper Swan, the later flying north. 2 Woodcock and 2 Water Rail were also logged.
Overnight sound recording at Buckton produced two fly over Water Rail, three owl species, Golden Plover, Pintail, several Wigeon flocks, Teal, Lapwing and 48 Redwings.
Rock Pipit, Fog Station by Brett Richards