Sunny throughout with light winds initially westerly in direction backing easterly in the afternoon; temperatures peaked at 16 degrees C. Three species dominated the headlines: a series of Bee-eater records, the Black-browed Albatross which remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs (until it flew strongly out to sea) and a continental Swallowtail butterfly which was a stunning record at the same location; seen to fly in off the sea, it then fed on the cliff top before heading north-west. Quite how many Bee-eaters were present was hard to determine with certainty, although it is likely three Bee-eaters were involved: with a couple of sightings of lone individuals (following similar records over recent days) and two birds together. The latter duo ranged widely and were seen at Bempton on two occasions and as Far East as the lighthouse. Five Little Gulls south along the North Cliffs were notable.
