The weather consisted of moderate east-north-easterly winds throughout, with spells of overcast and sunny intervals and temperatures reaching 13 degrees C. Although a pale-bellied Brent Goose flew north, a southerly movement of wildfowl was more evident over the headland involving 130 Wigeon, two Pintail and 45 Teal. A Green Sandpiper frequented Thornwick Pools and a Greenshank headed south, whilst two first-winter Caspian Gulls associated with the gull flock on the outer head. Presumably the same Little Bunting last seen on 28th September re-appeared along Old Fall Hedge, although it again proved elusive. Additional passerine sightings included 16 Goldcrests, 15 Yellow-browed Warblers, a Grasshopper Warbler, five Blackcap, two Barred Warblers (Golf Course Willows & south-east corner of Gorse Field), a Pied Flycatcher, three Redstarts, four Wheatear, four Whinchat, 14 Stonechat, one White Wagtail, a Tree Pipit, eight Brambling, 18 Lesser Redpolls, a Crossbill, 25 Siskins and three Lapland Buntings.
Passage at RSPB Bempton Cliffs included three dark-bellied Brent Geese, 203 Wigeon, four Pintail and 55 Skylarks all heading south-east. The reserve itself hosted a Marsh Harrier, seven Redwing, 11 Song Thrush, two Yellow-browed Warblers, a Lesser Whitethroat, two Stonechats and two Brambling.
