Light winds from the north-west at first light backed south-west later, sunny intervals and temperatures reached 11 degrees C. A Bonxie flew south during the morning’s seawatch, but the main feature was the large arrival of Puffins, with in excess of 500 birds present.
Migrant interest included a Water Rail at North Landing, Woodcock at South Landing, a Hooded Crow south of the Lighthouse, six Chiffchaff, four Goldcrests, an impressive 5890 Starlings, eight Redwing, a Black Redstart in the Gorse Field, two Grey Wagtails and a Siskin. Three Short-eared Owls were recorded at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
