A sunny, but at times misty day, with temperatures reaching 19 degrees C in a light south-west wind. Seawatching highlights included two Eider, a Red-breasted Merganser, a Grey Plover, two Jack Snipe, seven Whimbrel, a Mediterranean Gull, 25 Sandwich Terns, 13 Common Terns and 40 Arctic Terns flying south.
A Marsh Harrier initially over the outer head later flew south, whilst a Little Ringed Plover remained on Thornwick Pools. Seven Yellow Wagtails included three that flew south past the Fog Station. A relatively early Whinchat at North Marsh was the year’s first, whilst the Thornwick area hosted a Ring Ouzel and a Brambling remained in the village. There were 28 birds caught during a ringing session at South Landing, including three Lesser Whitethroats, two Blackcap and a Chiffchaff.
West of the Dykes, a Ring-necked Parakeet frequented the area around the feeding station at RSPB Bempton Cliffs; however, pictures showed a ring on its left leg.
