It was an overcast day, with a moderate northerly wind and temperatures reaching 15 degrees C. The Seawatch Festival lived up to its name with an increase in quality. Pride of place went to the Black-browed Albatross that flew south off the Fog Station mid-afternoon, having shown well to a great many earlier at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Three species of shearwaters were logged: 20 Sooty Shearwaters easily outnumbered the only Manx, whilst a Balearic Shearwater was an added bonus. All four of the regular skua species were recorded: an adult Pomarine Skua flew south in the morning, with a juvenile Long-tailed Skua heading north later. Twenty-six Arctic Skuas included a majority flying south, whilst the bulk of 30 Bonxies headed north. Gull interest included a juvenile Caspian Gull that provided great views in the morning as it followed local fishing boats and two juvenile Little Gulls flew north early evening. Other notable sightings included 11 Red-throated Divers, a Pintail, four Eider, one Great Crested Grebe, five Whimbrel and 186 Sandwich Terns.
