The easterly wind of previous days began to ease and turned more north easterly. Skies were again cloudy, with some scattered showers during the morning. A productive morning sea watch yielded the first Sooty Shearwater of the year, 2 adult summer Mediterranean Gull, 2 Pintail, 21 Eider, 1 Velvet Scoter, 7 Common Scoter, 44 Red-throated Diver, 237 Fulmar, 351 Gannet, 343 Kittiwake and 4 Puffin.
The male Black Redstart remained around the fog station, whilst another female type was seen in private gardens. 2 Grey Partridge at Cattlemere indicated the species is still hanging on in the area, whilst 32 Lapwing was a notable count.
Cormorant by Andy Hood
Grey Partridge, Cattlemere by Brett Richards