Heavy rain in the morning preceded sunny intervals, very light winds and a high of 15 degrees C. The Red-flanked Bluetail remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, as did the Pallas’s Warbler near the lighthouse.
Thornwick Pools hosted two Water Rails and a Jack Snipe. Short-eared Owls were also recorded in the Gorse Field and over North Landing, while the male Black Redstart at the lighthouse proved photogenic. Eight Yellow-browed Warblers were scattered around the outer head, while Old Fall also attracted a Firecrest. Seawatch highlights included 107 Wigeon, five Pintail, ten Little Gulls and an Arctic Skua moving south.
Single Woodcock, Water Rail and Great Northern Diver were recorded at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Also present on the reserve were two Yellow-browed Warblers, a Grey Wagtail, a Mistle Thrush that came in off the sea, one Black Redstart and two Redpoll. Single Short-eared Owl and Little Owl added further interest there.
