Cloudless skies and and a moderate easterly allowed the temperature to rise to 18 °C.
Passerine migrants included a Spotted Flycatcher and a Reed Warbler on the Outer Head while a Jay was in the South Dykes area. Palmer’s Flash attracted three Black-tailed Godwits, seven Dunlin, three Ringed Plover, a Shoveler and two Gadwall. Two Whimbrel passed over Northcliff Marsh. A pair of Garganey at Thornwick Lakes were the first of the year. A Hobby flew over North Marine Road early evening.
Another migrant Reed Warbler was at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where a Short-eared Owl was still present.
