An overcast morning, with rain from early afternoon and a moderate south-westerly wind. Four Shoveler flew south during the morning seawatch, along with 70 Gannets, 56 Common Gulls, 32 Great Black-backed Gulls and 125 Herring Gulls. North Marsh and its immediate environs attracted three Pink-footed Geese, 36 Wigeon and 11 Teal, with two Shelduck and seven Teal at Thornwick Pools. The season’s first Gannet returned to the ledges at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where a Short-eared Owl was also seen.
