A light/moderate wind initially from an east-north-east direction veered south-east later; overcast during the morning, with brighter intervals in the afternoon and temperatures peaking at ten degrees C. A Great Northern Diver, seven Sandwich Terns and a Common Tern flew north during a morning seawatch, whilst Thornwick Pools attracted single Little Ringed Plover and Knot, along with two Common Sandpipers. Passerine migrants were particularly scarce, with two Spotted Flycatchers, six Wheatear and a Whinchat located; a mixed flock of buntings on the outer head contained 45 Yellowhammers and a Corn Bunting. However, the day’s highlight came from RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where a Spoonbill flew south early afternoon; a second calendar-year Mediterranean Gull and seven Wheatear were also recorded at the reserve.
