Conditions improved after heavy rain and strong south-easterly winds first thing, with sunny conditions eventually prevailing; temperatures reached six degrees C in a moderate westerly wind during the afternoon. The highlight of the morning seawatch was the year’s first Blue Fulmar which lingered offshore together with 265 Cormorants.
A skein of 26 Pink-footed Geese flew north, whilst two Pink-footed Geese, the Russian White-fronted Goose, 28 Wigeon and 27 Teal frequented the headland. A small pond east of the village hosted a Water Rail and Thornwick Pools the long-staying Grey Phalarope. The first Kittiwakes returned to RSPB Bempton Cliffs, with a minimum of 23 noted, and two Short-eared Owls were also present.
