Light, variable winds, with sunny intervals and temperatures peaking at 18 degrees C. Seawatching highlights included eight Teal, 62 Common Scoter, five Goosander, six Manx Shearwaters, a juvenile Mediterranean Gull and the year’s first Pomarine Skua all moving north. Thornwick Pools attracted seven Dunlin and two Yellow Wagtails, with South Landing hosting a Red-throated Diver, Little Egret, juvenile Mediterranean Gull and 39 Sandwich Terns.
Two Marsh Harriers were present on the outer head early morning, with another hunting cliff top fields between Bempton and North Dykes. A Ruff frequented the stubbles at the latter location, seven Golden Plover flew south, whilst the Long-eared Owl made another appearance on the edge of the Gorse Field. Passerine interest included a Black Redstart at Oceanview, a Tree Pipit next to the Golf Course and a Wheatear.
RSPB Bempton Cliffs attracted nine Curlew, with eight Willow Warblers remaining from yesterday’s influx. Buckton sightings included one Teal, a Green Sandpiper and 250 Swallows.
