Blustery south-westerly winds, mainly overcast with mainly light rain in the afternoon and a best of ten degrees C. Tens of thousands of auks were in residence, including good numbers of Puffins close inshore; four Dunlin also flew north during the seawatch. North Marsh attracted 41 Wigeon, three drake Shoveler and 13 Curlew. A Red Kite, initally at Buckton, later overflew Mid Dykes.
The day’s highlight was a Woodlark that flew south-east over RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where additional records included five Grey Partridge, a Woodcock, one Chiffchaff, eight Pied Wagtails, 30 Chaffinch and a Siskin.
