Winds remained relatively light and generally from the south-east; early morning fog was slow to clear, only to be replaced by heavy rain until dark. A substantial arrival of thrushes occurred during the afternoon, although due to the inclement conditions, the numbers recorded must have been a fraction of those actually making landfall.
Two Woodcock were located on the headland, with a Water Rail frequenting the Bay Brambles. Thrush numbers included 3100 Redwing, 475 Blackbirds, 155 Song Thrush, 42 Fieldfare and five Ring Ouzels. A Great Grey Shrike was located along Hartendale mid-morning. Seven Yellow-browed Warblers were present, along with 42 Goldcrests, 15 Chiffchaffs and four Blackcap. Single Wheatear and Whinchat remained, with 62 Brambling also present. Unfortunately, a dead Minke Whale was washed offshore near Old Fall.
Bempton Cliffs RSPB attracted two Yellow-browed Warblers and a Ring Ouzel, as well as witnessing the impressive thrush arrival.
