Light winds, initially from the west, veered northerly and strengthened later; there were occasional sunny intervals and temperatures reached 13 degrees C. An adult Pomarine Skua flew north during a seawatch that also featured a first-summer Yellow-legged Gull.
The day’s highlight was a Raven that flew north over North Dykes early morning. A Mute Swan was on the sea off Old Fall and a drake Shoveler at North Marsh. The three Cranes showed sporadically on the outer head, while two pairs of Grey Partridges were encouraging. Passerine migrants included two Fieldfare, a Common Redstart (South Landing), eight Wheatear and seven Yellow Wagtails.
Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Short-eared Owl, an Arctic Skua and a Goldcrest.
