Cloud developed after a bright start, with rain arriving by late afternoon; winds were light and variable. Seawatching highlights included single Tufted Duck, Manx Shearwater, Bar-tailed Godwit flying south, along with 188 Sandwich Terns.
Thirteen Common Buzzards drifted onto the headland before moving back inland, whilst a Hobby appeared over Hartendale. Thornwick Pools hosted single Little Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover and Redshank, together with seven Dunlin. Four Swifts fed over the village and there was an appreciable arrival of House Martins, with a minimum of 52 present. A trickle of migrant passerines were also located in addition to existing territorial birds, including three Sedge Warblers, two Garden Warblers, an acredula-type Willow Warbler, a White Wagtail and six Wheatears (including a minimum of two Greenlands).
West of the Dykes, a male Black Redstart frequented Bempton village, whilst sightings from the nearby RSPB reserve included single Garden Warbler, three Willow Warblers, Redwing, a Tree Pipit and 38 Corn Buntings. A French-ringed Sedge Warbler was caught at nearby Buckton, where there were also four Greenland Wheatears.
