The early morning fog eased and then returned by midday. Overall it was a gloomy, overcast day with intermittent drizzle in a light south-easterly. Maximum temperature 12°C.
Wildfowl provided most of the interest in the morning seawatch during a gap in the fog. Wigeon and Teal numbered 269 and 213 respectively supported by nine Dark-bellied Brent Geese, two Shoveler, two Gadwall, a Tufted duck and two Red-breasted Mergansers. Waders were also moving as shown by 28 Lapwing and 27 Dunlin while 28 Little Gulls were also logged.
Passerine interest included four Yellow-browed Warblers, a Hawfinch over Bempton Lane, four Chiffchaffs,and four Siskin. A Jack Snipe and a Short-eared Owl were both on the north side of the Head. Numbers of Teal have reached 165 at Thornwick Pools. Many Redwings were moving over Flamborough village after dark.
The Red-flanked Bluetail at Bempton Cliffs was still present. In addition, there was a small arrival of thrushes, a single Chiffchaff along with seven Siskins. Two further Siskin were over Bempton village.
