Light easterlies established during a mainly overcast day, with some sunny intervals and a high of 21 degrees C. A 235-strong flock of Common Scoters were on the sea off Hartendale. Thirteen Teal, a Dunlin and one Green Sandpiper were on Thornwick Pools, with a Common Sandpiper at High Stacks. A single Marsh Harrier flew east over the Gorse Field, while there were Hobby sightings at Bempton village and Thornwick Bay. In the evening, the first post-breeding Merlin was seen at Thornwick, along with a Cuckoo, 200 Swallows and 100 Sand Martins. Eighteen Yellow Wagtails on the outer head represented a substantial increase, with two Crossbills flying west over Oceanview.
