After light westerly winds and bright conditions heralded the start to the day, the winds strengthened and heavy rain set in from early afternoon. During the seawatch, 62 Red-throated Divers flew south, two Black-throated Divers moved north and seven Great Northern Divers moved south. Two Manx Shearwaters were recorded, but more surprising were two Balearic Shearwaters heading north. Fifteen Whooper Swans went south, whilst two Arctic Skuas and five Bonxies were recorded. In addition, a Mediterranean Gull headed south. Thornwick Pools attracted single Grey Heron, Little Grebe, Shoveler, Pintail, Tufted Duck, Jack Snipe and five Snipe.
Away from the sea, a Whooper Swan and seven Pink-footed Geese overflew the Headland, two Woodcock were located and a Short-eared Owl hunted the cliff-top at Thornwick. Three Stonechats, eight Twite and three Snow Buntings were along the cliff-top between North Landing and North Marsh; another Twite was at the Fog Station, with a Brambling at South Landing.
Bempton Cliffs RSPB hosted a Short-eared Owl.
