Overcast throughout, with spells of light drizzle and a light/moderate easterly wind. Seawatching again proved productive with juvenile Long-tailed Skua, five Pomarine Skuas (inc. ‘spooned’ adult) and an adult Roseate Tern flying north. A northbound movement of terns was a particular feature of the day, with 633 Sandwich Terns and 609 Common Terns flying past the Seawatch Observatory. Three juvenile Caspian Gulls and a juvenile Yellow-legged Gull were also in residence, while 394 Teal and 271 Common Scoters flew north and five Gadwall headed in the opposite direction. Fifty-four Arctic Skuas, 17 Little Gulls and a fly-by Merlin added further interest.
A Merlin and a Hobby also graced airspace at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. A juvenile Caspian Gull flew south-east there, the Short-eared Owl remained, while a flock of 28 Crossbills that dropped into the Dell was particularly unusual.
