Blustery winds, generally from a southerly direction, were feature throughout a day that began with overcast skies and rain and ended with sunshine; temperatures peaked at 22 degrees C. Seawatching was productive, with 82 Sooty Shearwaters flying north and two Long-tailed Skuas: an adult that lingered offshore and a juvenile that flew south. A first calendar-year Caspian Gull was also recorded. Sightings from the land included a juvenile Hobby, one Water Rail, 11 Swifts, the long-staying Cetti’s Warbler at Thornwick, a Spotted Flycatcher and 50 Siskin.
RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted a Hobby, one Short-eared Owl, eight Swifts, six Willow Warblers, 18 Chiffchaffs, 18 Goldcrests, a Whinchat and 23 Siskin.
