The weather consisted of overcast skies, light south-west winds and milder temperatures that peaked at ten degrees C. A Brent Goose, 26 Red-throated Divers and 39 Kittiwakes flew south during a morning seawatch, with a Bonxie moving in the opposite direction.
North Marsh and its immediate environs hosted a Pink-footed Goose, 63 Teal, 21 Wigeon, six Snipe and a Snow Bunting; more unusually, a Great Northern Diver flew north over the headland west of North Marsh. Another Great Northern Diver was on the sea off New Fall. Additional sightings included two Water Rails on the outer head, two Woodcock, six Redwing, five Fieldfares, ten Song Thrush and eight Stonechats.
A skein containing 120 Pink-footed Geese flew south-east at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where 67 Red-throated Divers rested on the sea; single Woodcock and Stonechat were also in residence and 33 Corn Buntings overflew the reserve.
