Rain ‘book-ended’ a day that featured sunny spells, light easterly winds and a high of 12 degrees C. There were increased number of migrants on the outer head, including the year’s first Ruff and Sandwich Tern. Other notable sightings involved a Jack Snipe, two Woodcock, three Water Rails, two Short-eared Owls, one Scandinavian Rock Pipit, a Black Redstart (Fog Station) and a Brambling.
An adult Mediterranean Gull flew south-east past RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where a Merlin, one Woodcock, four Redwing, 34 Blackbird, four Fieldfare, a Wheatear and 14 Corn Buntings were also recorded.
