The weather consisted of moderate south/south-west winds, sunny intervals and heavy thundery showers, whilst temperatures reached 18 degrees C. The Black-browed Albatross was still in residence at RSPB Bempton Cliffs until 0945hrs when it left the cliff, and after resting on the sea, it flew north and minutes later headed past Filey Brigg. Seawatching on the outer head was rewarded with 36 Shelducks, a Shoveler, 53 Common Scoters and a Whimbrel flying south, with single Red-throated Diver and Arctic Tern moving north. Thornwick Pools attracted a Tufted Duck, one Shoveler and four Little Ringed Plovers. The heavy showers prompted a movement of Swifts, with 245 pushed onto the outer head before they headed back south-west; a lone Hobby was also associated with the same movement. A tally of 156 Swifts and a Hobby also moved south-east through RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
