The weather consisted of sunny intervals and light showers in the afternoon; north-westerly winds ensured temperatures remained low, reaching eight degrees C by late morning. Whilst not a total surprise given the prevailing weather conditions, a White-billed Diver that flew north past the outer head at 0846hrs delighted the seawatch team; presumably the same individual flew past Whitburn, Durham three hours later. The seawatch also produced nine Pink-footed Geese, two Velvet Scoters (north), a Red-breasted Merganser, one Great Northern Diver, two Manx Shearwaters, ten Little Gulls, a Mediterranean Gull, four Bonxies, two Arctic Skuas and six Little Auks.
A total of 300 Pink-footed Geese flew north over the village early morning, while the Spoonbill remained at Thornwick Pools along with a Water Rail. A Little Stint flew west along the cliffs near South Dykes, with three Grey Plover and ten Sanderling in the same area; a Woodcock also landed briefly on the road to North Landing. Passerine interest included three Jays, 18 Fieldfare, 112 Redwing, eight Blackcap, four Chiffchaffs, two Yellow-browed Warblers (including one South Landing), 18 Goldcrest and five Brambling. The recent Siskin influx continued with 238 scattered across the outer head and included a flock of 20 birds flying in off the sea, whilst a Snow Bunting overflew Beacon Hill.
Sightings at RSPB Bempton Cliffs included 570 Pink-footed Geese, 13 Siskin, two Brambling and two Snow Buntings.
