Continued south south westerly’s, a gentle F3 rising to F5 as the day went on, averages of 10°C across the headland. South-bound birds recorded today include 14 Red-throated Diver, Mute Swan (locally scarce), Brent Goose (Dark-bellied), 36 Mallard and two Great Skua; north-bound movement saw a juvenile Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua and 350 Little Gull (ten south).
The Snow Bunting and charm of 33 Twite were still present near the Lighthouse. At Thornwick Pool two Bearded Tit were noted, as were four Jack Snipe. Also in the Thornwick area was a fem/1w type Black Redstart.
Seven Whooper Swan flew south over South Landing; also there amongst the mixed wader flock the juvenile Curlew Sandpiper and Bar-tailed Godwit remain.
