A day of light north-easterly winds, an overcast morning gave way to sunny spells in the early afternoon, whilst temperatures reached 9 degrees C. The highlight of the seawatch was the year’s first Manx Shearwater flying north. North Marsh hosted a drake Pintail, a Wigeon and 43 Teal, with eight of the latter also at Thornwick Pool. The female Velvet Scoter remained close inshore off South Landing. A Merlin was again seen near North Marsh, where a pair of Grey Partridges was a welcome record. Four Scandinavian Rock Pipits remained on South Landing beach, with a Goldcrest was present in the nearby ravine. A Chiffchaff appeared in the village on Church Lane.
The Rough-legged Buzzard again re-appeared over the Trig Point along the cliff top at Buckton mid-afternoon. A Black Redstart was on the cliff top at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.
