Sunny intervals, a moderate south-westerly wind and a high of 24 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included five Whimbrel and seven Black-tailed Godwits moving south, 26 Manx Shearwaters heading in the opposite direction and a Marsh Harrier flying in off the sea. Two Ruff were recorded on the outer head, where eight Ringed Plovers and 14 Dunlin were also noted. A juvenile Caspian Gull was on the beach below Beacon Hill. The juvenile Merlin re-appeared at North Marsh, where its penchant for dragonflies continued unabated, while the outer head hosted 17 Willow Warblers.
Elsewhere, the increase in Willow Warblers was also apparent at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, with the reserve attracting ten birds. Additional sightings there included a Mediterranean Gull, two juvenile Yellow-legged Gulls, two Marsh Harriers and 48 Swifts. Nearby, a Green Sandpiper dropped onto Buckton Pond.
