There were moderate south-westerly winds throughout a day that began with overcast skies; sunny intervals developed later and temperatures reached 17 degrees C. Seven Teal, 17 Golden Plovers and two first calendar-year Caspian Gulls flew south during the morning seawatch.
The freshwater sites on the headland hosted seven Mute Swans, two Shoveler, 14 Wigeon, 118 Teal, 24 Tufted Ducks, four Little Egrets, a Water Rail and a Little Grebe. The long-staying Merlin remained, while passerine interest included a Willow Warbler, 23 Goldcrests, two Grey Wagtails, 180 Meadow Pipits, six Siskin and three Lesser Redpolls.
The Yellow-browed Warbler lingered at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where there were also 30 Goldcrests and four Chiffchaffs; 65 Pink-footed Geese flew over the reserve, while the nearby village held six Goldcrests and five Chiffchaffs.
