A light/moderate easterly wind developed during an overcast day when temperatures peaked at seven degrees C. Two Bonxies lingered off the Fog Station, with four Eiders flying south during the seawatch. The Velvet Scoter remained in residence off South Landing, whilst 21 Sanderling frequented nearby South Dykes beach. The male Black Redstart continued in residence at Hartendale and other notable sightings included nine Fieldfare, including one bird predated over the sea before it could make landfall, and five Redwing.
Single Jay and Nuthatch frequented Sewerby gardens. However, RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted the day’s highlight: two Ravens ‘U-turned’ before heading back north-west along the cliff top. Other sightings from the reserve included a Red-breasted Merganser, nine Song Thrush, ten Redwing, 15 Blackbirds, 31 Fieldfare, two Lapland Buntings, 29 Yellowhammers and 13 Corn Buntings.
