Light winds gradually increased in strength, with a switch from south-west to north-westerlies; cloud also increased after a morning of prolonged sunny intervals, whilst heavy rain showers featured from mid-afternoon. Seawatching was rewarded with two Teal, two Shelduck, 274 Common Scoters, one Red-throated Diver, 75 Manx Shearwaters, a Curlew and 11 Sandwich Terns flying south.
A female Subalpine Warbler was the most significant new arrival; it remained elusive in the Golf Course Willows, but showed on and off until late afternoon at least. The male Black-headed Bunting also continued to show well at times throughout the day until the evening. Single creamcrown Marsh Harrier and Hobby were recorded, with additional passerine migrants restricted to lone Spotted Flycatcher and Siskin. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Garden Warbler, whilst Buckton Pond attracted a Cuckoo and four Yellow Wagtails.
A significant influx of Painted Lady butterflies also occurred, with 130 logged over a fraction of the headland: many 100s were undoubtedly present, including several watched coming in off the sea.
