The day began with heavy rain which cleared mid-morning to leave occasional sunny intervals, blustery south-west winds and a top temperature of 18 degrees C. A Cory’s Shearwater that flew south during the morning’s seawatch was the year’s eleventh record. A Balearic Shearwater also flew south, along with six Pale-bellied Brent Geese, seven Pintail, six Grey Plovers and a Little Gull; six Sooty Shearwaters were also recorded.
The day’s highlight related to the late morning discovery of a Red-breasted Flycatcher at North Landing. A Yellow-browed Warbler remained in Old Fall, with additional migrants including a Ruff, a juvenile Hobby, two Common Redstarts and eight Wheatears. The Scaup continued in residence at Thornwick Lakes.
The three Short-eared Owls were still at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, while a Sand Martin, seven Chiffchaffs and a Goldcrest were in the nearby village.
