The sea fret finally relented resulting in prolonged sunny intervals, a blustery northerly wind and temperatures peaking at 14 degrees C. A male Red-backed Shrike made landfall, initially at RSPB Bempton Cliffs before relocating to the cliff top at Buckton. Single Firecrest and Spotted Flycatcher were also at Bempton, with two Wheatears at Wandale Farm.
Three summer-plumaged Great Northern Divers flew north past the outer head, together with four Manx Shearwaters. A Short-eared Owl again hunted cliff top fields near Thornwick, while a Cuckoo at Old Fall was new. Single Tree Pipit and Spotted Flycatcher were at South Landing, with a White Wagtail at nearby Oceanview.
