The weather consisted of moderate south-south-west winds, sunny skies for the majority of the day, although a thunderstorm late afternoon brought heavy rain/hail. A first calendar-year Yellow-legged Gull flew north during the morning’s seawatch, 71 Pink-footed Geese and three Arctic Skuas moved south and three Bonxies went north. A Merlin that flew south over the sea was noteworthy, a species that seems to be getting ever scarcer locally. Thornwick Pools attracted three Wigeon, 47 Teal, a Dunlin, one Snipe and the juvenile Spotted Redshank for its 18th day. Passerine interest included a Whinchat, two Brambling and a Snow Bunting. Sightings from Bempton village included a White Wagtail, whilst three Golden Plover and 350 Linnets were recorded at nearby Buckton.
