Heavy wintery showers in the morning preceded brighter skies later; temperatures reached four degrees C in light winds. While the headland had hosted two White-fronts over the New Year, it had missed out on the national Tundra Bean Goose influx until today – a single accompanied 93 Pink-footed Geese on a field east of Old Fall hedge late morning. Additionally a dark-bellied Brent Goose flew south during the morning seawatch, while 148 Teal were on Thornwick Pool and two Gadwall at North Marsh. There was an impressive influx of 52 Woodcock on the outer head, while 40 Snipe, one Jack Snipe and a Golden Plover were also noteworthy. Other totals included 49 Meadow Pipits, 13 Song Thrush, 21 Fieldfare, three Redwing, 635 Linnets (North Marsh) and 19 Reed Buntings.
A Russian White-fronted Goose flew north-west past RSPB Bempton Cliffs mid-morning. Other reserve sightings included a ringtail Hen Harrier, one Goosander, a Grey Plover, ten Woodcock, a Short-eared Owl, 122 Skylark, 11 Song Thrush, two Redwing, a Fieldfare, 30 Snow Buntings, a Lapland Bunting and 200 Corn Buntings. In addition, five Snipe, a Woodcock and a Water Rail were along nearby Cliff Lane.
