Sunny intervals ‘book-ended’ an otherwise overcast day, with a blustery westerly wind developing and a high of 18 degrees C. Fifteen Canada Geese, 23 Sandwich Terns and three Manx Shearwaters flew north during a brief morning seawatch. In addition, five Egyptian Geese circled the outer head in the morning before departing west. Raptor interest included a minimum of two Hobbies (singles seen simultaneously at Buckton and the outer head), although it is likely several individuals were involved in a series of sightings as the winds pushed aerial feeders onto the headland. Two Marsh Harriers were also in residence at Buckton. Other notable records included two Mute Swans west over Bempton village and a singing Reed Warbler at Hartendale.
