The weather consisted of strong south-westerly winds and generally overcast skies; the day’s striking feature were the warm temperatures, peaking at 21 degrees C well after dark. During the morning seawatch, 32 Wigeon, 47 Teal, a Goosander and seven Little Gulls flew south. A juvenile Pomarine Skua flew north early afternoon, whilst an additional seven Little Gulls headed south later.
Thornwick Pools attracted two Greenshank and three Dunlin; four Mediterranean Gulls were also in residence. Migrants also included four House Martin, four Swallows, ten Yellow-browed Warblers, two Whinchat, three Redstarts, three Stonechat and 14 Ring Ouzels, with the latter including several arriving late afternoon.
West of the Dykes, an Olive-backed Pipit flew south-east over RSPB Bempton Cliffs late morning which represented a reserve first; a Ring Ouzel frequented the chalet park in Bempton village.
