The weather consisted of strong southerly winds, rain during the morning followed by a dryer afternoon and a high of 16 degrees C. RSPB Bempton Cliffs continued to host the Red-flanked Bluetail that proved relatively cooperative in the afternoon; single Whooper Swan, first-winter Caspian Gull and Yellow-browed Warbler were also recorded on the reserve.
Sightings from the Thornwick area included 185 Teal, 35 Tufted Ducks and a Little Grebe. An estimated 2000 Pink-footed Geese also flew south to roost in the evening. Seawatch records included two Velvet Scoters south, a Sandwich Tern, one Little Gull, a Mediterranean Gull and a Merlin.
