Overcast throughout, with persistent rain, light easterly winds and a top temperature of nine degrees C. The best of the morning seawatch was a Sooty Shearwater and a Goosander flying north and a Red-breasted Merganser moving south. Twelve Velvet Scoters were recorded off the South Cliffs, as were 312 Common Scoters. A total of 260 Teal on the headland was an impressive local tally, while the Goldeneye remained on Thornwick Pools. Three Jack Snipe included one at the latter site, where 23 Snipe were present. A total of 5400 Pink-footed Geese again visited cliff top fields to feed during daylight hours.
The Dusky Warbler at Hartendale and Red-headed Bunting remained, although there was no sign of the latter in the afternoon. Forty-six Waxwings represented a record headland count and included a flock of 21 birds feeding in the centre of the village. Other records included a Merlin, eight Woodcocks, a Ring Ouzel, a Firecrest and a Crossbill.
