The weather consisted of light onshore winds, sunshine throughout and temperatures that peaked at 17 degrees C. During the seawatch, 12 Common Scoter, five Red-throated Divers, a Manx Shearwater and a Common Tern flew south, whilst a Whimbrel, 33 Sandwich Terns and a Bonxie headed north.
The Goshawk, considered a 4th calendar-year male, was seen again; flying west over Thornwick towards Mid-Dykes. In addition, a creamcrown Marsh Harrier flew east over Hartendale, at least two Red Kites toured the headland and a Short-eared Owl headed east over South Landing. Thornwick Pools hosted the year’s first Green Sandpiper and a Water Rail, with a pair of Grey Partridge near South Dykes. Passerine interest included two Hooded Crows, three Redwing, a Fieldfare, a ‘continental’ Song Thrush, three House Martins, 36 Sand Martins, four Goldcrests, 28 Willow Warblers, five Chiffchaff, 16 Blackcap, four Common Whitethroat, eight Lesser Whitethroats, a Grasshopper Warbler in Bay Brambles, two Sedge Warblers, seven Yellow Wagtails, a Blue-headed Wagtail at Hartendale, two White Wagtails, a Black Redstart and 26 Wheatears.
Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Firecrest in the Dell, four Blackcap and single Willow Warbler, Common Whitethroat and Lesser Whitethroat.
