Dawn began with several cm of lying snow; despite the arrival of sunny intervals, temperatures got no higher than two degrees C. While 123 Teal frequented Thornwick Pools, there were several signs of a cold weather influx including 2000 Common Gulls on the outer head and 27 Ringed Plovers at South Landing. Five Woodcock and 88 Skylarks in a relatively small area of the headland hinted at a much larger influx which was also confirmed by several notable records at Bempton.
Two Short-eared Owls remained on the reserve, alongside an impressive 339 Skylarks, two Lapland Buntings, nine Snow Buntings, 47 Yellowhammers and 36 Corn Buntings.
