A relatively overcast day, with light winds and temperatures reaching 21 degrees C. A Cory’s Shearwater arrived from the north before feeding with a Gannet flock off the Fog Station late afternoon. Seawatching was also rewarded with a Black Tern and Sooty Shearwater moving north; three Minke Whales fed offshore. It was also apparent a further influx of Caspian Gulls had taken place, with five juvenile Caspian Gulls present around the outer head from early afternoon; two colour-ringed and three unringed individuals.
There was evidence of passerine migration, with single Grasshopper Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher and Common Redstart arriving in off the sea late morning. Four Whinchat also frequented the nearby Lighthouse Grassland.
Thornwick Pools continued to host two Wood Sandpipers. Five Mute Swans rested on the sea off South Landing, where a Hobby and six Yellow Wagtails were also recorded.
Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Spotted Flycatcher and ten Willow Warblers.
