The weather consisted of light westerly winds, bright skies and temperatures that reached eight degrees C. During the seawatch, nine Eiders flew north (also two south), with two Razorbills also heading north.
A total of 32 Wigeon frequented the North Marsh area, as did a minimum 63 Teal. Seven Great Crested Grebes loafed offshore between South Dykes and Sewerby; the same area attracted 82 Oystercatchers and 1400 Common Gulls that roosted in the bay. Twenty-seven Curlew fed in fields near South Dykes, where two Nuthatch, four Treecreepers and four Goldcrests were located, whilst a Stonechat fed on nearby South Landing beach.

