The weather consisted moderate south/south-westerly winds, light rain throughout the morning and sunny spells later. During the morning’s seawatch, single Velvet Scoter, Arctic Skua and Mediterranean Gull flew north, with a Grey Plover moving south; 35 Little Gulls were present offshore.
In addition to the two Whooper Swans on North Marsh, nine Whooper Swans flew south (six & three). A Short-eared Owl remained in residence in the Gorse Field. The day’s highlight only showed to visitors – a Little Bunting on the eastern flank of the Gorse Field. Other passerine records included two Yellow-browed Warblers at Old Fall, six House Martins, four Ring Ouzel, two Lesser Whitethroats, two Wheatear and a Grey Wagtail. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included single Short-eared Owl, Siberian Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Ring Ouzel and Black Redstart.
