Sunny throughout, with a light south-easterly wind establishing in the afternoon. A single flock of 17 Common Buzzards over the outer head provided an impressive spectacle, with a Marsh Harrier also in the same area; smaller groups of Common Buzzards at various locations subsequently were presumed to have involved combinations of the original 17. Three Greenshank flew over the headland, whilst the year’s second Kingfisher over Bempton Lane provided a somewhat incongruous sight. Passerine interest included the first migrant Goldcrests (three) and a Pied Flycatcher. Ringing sessions at Oceanview/South Landing resulted in 65 birds being processed including two Goldcrest, two Whitethroats, two Treecreepers and 28 Meadow Pipits.
RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted 18 Common Buzzards, a Marsh Harrier, a Short-eared Owl, two Goldcrests, single Pied Flycatcher, Whinchat and Wheatear along with five Yellow Wagtails.
