It was another overcast day with rain from mid-afternoon and moderate south-easterly winds. Seawatching was rewarded with three Great Northern Divers (two flying south and one north), 16 Wigeon, 17 Teal, nine Mallard, one Velvet Scoter, two Goldeneye, a Bonxie and 18 Little Gulls heading south.
The Pink-footed Goose again associated with the Greylags, 75 Teal and eight Wigeon were on North Marsh and a female Tufted Duck visited Thornwick Pools. A total of 420 Lapwing represented an appreciable influx, whilst single Woodcock and Jack Snipe were recorded. At least one Richard’s Pipit lingered between North Marsh and North Landing, whilst a flock of 71 House Sparrows were at the latter location.
West of the Dykes, a Short-eared Owl frequented Bempton Cliffs RSPB.
