A subtle shift to an offshore breeze early on pushed the mist out to sea and visibility was much improved if a little hazy at times; sunny throughout, with temperatures reaching 24 degrees C.
Seawatch highlights included a Great White Egret south over the sea, a Balearic Shearwater lingering off the Fog Station, a Velvet Scoter north and a Sooty Shearwater moving in the same direction. An influx of Shags was noticeable, with a count of 240 the highest for seven years. Two Minke Whales and seven Little Gulls were off the headland, while other seawatch records included 194 Teal and eight Wigeon flying south. Raptor interest included two Marsh Harriers and a Merlin. Passerine migrants included 110 Meadow Pipits heading back ashore, two Whinchats, two Wheatears, a Grey Wagtail and one Lesser Redpoll.
A Marsh Harrier also flew through RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where two male Willow Emerald damselflies were present.
