Sunny skies predominated after an overcast start; there were light easterly winds and temperatures reached 20 degrees C. Southbound waders during the morning seawatch included 78 Oystercatchers, seven Whimbrel and five Sanderling; a 32-strong flock of Whimbrel also flew south in the afternoon. Three Minke Whales were off RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where sightings included two juvenile Marsh Harriers moving north-west, seven Whimbrel south-east and a juvenile Cuckoo.
