Another overcast day, with moderate northerly winds, frequent spells of light rain and temperatures that reached eight degrees C. An appreciable arrival of migrant passerines took place, albeit with a wintery flavour that reflected the weather conditions. Two Hawfinch (male & female) were recorded, with the female visiting a village garden near South Landing and the male frequenting Old Fall/Coastguard Cottage gardens; seven Woodcock were also notable. Large numbers of thrushes toured the outer head, especially over the first two hours of daylight: 290 Redwing, 30 Fieldfare, 24 Blackbirds, two Mistle Thrush and eight Song Thrush. The majority of passerines arrived in the afternoon, with counts of 96 Robins, two Wheatear, 19 Goldcrest, a Blackcap, 24 Chiffchaff, 31 Pied Wagtails, three White Wagtails, 80 Chaffinch, a Brambling, seven Siskin and a Snow Bunting.
The fall was also witnessed at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where sightings included five Chiffchaff, a Blackcap, three Goldcrests, 30 Blackbirds, four Fieldfares, 50 Robins, a Wheatear and ten Chaffinch.
