Another warm day that consisted of sunny intervals and temperatures reaching 28 degrees C in a moderate south-westerly wind. The day’s main feature was a record-breaking southerly passage of 210 Black-tailed Godwits, with the majority of flocks following the cliffs from Bempton to the outer head. The juvenile Cuckoo remained in the Bay Brambles, while six Crossbills were in the village before flying south. Less popular than yesterday, the escaped juvenile Saker lingered around the Bay Brambles. Additional seawatch records included two adult Mediterranean Gulls flying south and 19 Manx Shearwaters.
In addition to the aforementioned godwits, highlights from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included six Tufted Ducks, a Marsh Harrier; 152 Swifts headed south, along with 35 Sand Martins.
