The weather consisted of moderate north-easterly winds and generally sunny conditions, although the evening was cloudy. Seawatching highlights included two Pink-footed Geese and 96 Wigeon south, two dark-bellied Brent Geese, four Eider and a Red-breasted Merganser north, a Sooty Shearwater also north, 12 Little Gulls south, four Bonxies and seven Arctic Skuas.
The Eastern Crowned Warbler gave good views throughout the day at Bempton Cliffs RSPB, where an Arctic Warbler proved more elusive. However, the latter showed well at times and was relatively vocal. A Bluethroat was also discovered along the cliff top at the reserve, whilst several Yellow-browed Warblers remained in residence there. A total of 26 Barnacle Geese flew south-east (flocks of 5, 18 and 3 birds), whilst a Jack Snipe and one Short-eared Owl flew in off the sea. Other sightings at Bempton included six Blackcap, 20 Chiffchaff, a Spotted Flycatcher, one Redstart, 20 Robin and five Brambling. A Firecrest was trapped and ringed at Buckton.
East of the Dykes, a Dusky Warbler was discovered late afternoon on the outer head. Twelve Yellow-browed Warblers were also present, together with the Taiga Bean Goose near North Marsh, four Pink-footed Geese, seven Dunlin and a Common Sandpiper at Thornwick Pools. Additional sightings included a Jack Snipe (South Landing), 40 Blackcap, a Lesser Whitethroat, four Ring Ouzel, 146 Redwing, 165 Robins, nine Wheatears and four Redstarts.
