The weather consisted of light north-north-westerly winds, generally overcast skies with occasional light drizzle and temperatures reaching eight degrees C. During the morning’s seawatch, three Shelduck, six Eider, two Manx Shearwaters, a Sandwich Tern and 302 Puffins flew north.
Two Pink-footed Geese accompanied the Greylag flock, a Barnacle Goose flew south past South Landing, whilst the Little Ringed Plover lingered on Stainforth’s Flash. A Merlin over North Marsh was a notable sighting of what was once a much more regular visitor. Migrant interest also included six Sand Martins, a Swallow, two Hooded Crows at North Marsh, three Goldcrests, 16 Chiffchaffs, a Black Redstart at Thornwick Bay and two White Wagtails.
RSPB Bempton Cliffs attracted and early Common Whitethroat, 100 Linnets and 120 Corn Buntings.
