Overcast, with moderate south-west winds and a high of 16 degrees C. Seawatching was rewarded with one Great Northern Diver, a Pintail and 12 Little Gulls. On the land two Firecrests were in residence, one lingering near the lighthouse and a ‘new’ individual at Hartendale. Thrushes continued to arrive during the day, with totals of 595 Redwing, 100 Blackbirds, 365 Fieldfare, 14 Song Thrush and 545 Starlings; 12 Snipe included 11 in off the sea. Additional migrant totals included four Woodcock, two Grey Wagtails, a Siskin and two Snow Buntings.
The ‘acredula’ Willow Warbler was still at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where five Goldcrests and five Redwing were also present.
