An overcast day with some brighter intervals, light north-north-easterly winds and temperatures reaching six degrees C. The Thornwick area attracted four Mute Swans, 16 Tufted Ducks, 37 Teal, a Goldeneye and a Little Grebe. Additionally, a drake Goosander flew west over the village. There was evidence of a cold weather movement on the outer head with four Woodcocks, four Redwing, eight Fieldfare and 16 Siskins, while 40 Snow Buntings were along the North Cliffs east of the Dykes.
Perhaps the same individuals contributed to a 50-strong flock of Snow Buntings at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where 16 Pink-footed Geese, four Whooper Swans, 19 Grey Partridges, three Woodcock, a Merlin and three Short-eared Owls were recorded. Two Goldcrests, four Song Thrush and four Fieldfares on the reserve were again indicative of birds forced to move following the arrival of very cold conditions further east.
