A sunny day with a moderate north to north-easterly and maximum temperature of 12°C.
Seawatching remained subdued – two Sandwich Terns being the highlight.
Yesterday’s four Cranes remained in the North Marsh area till mid-morning when they departed to the west. Undoubtedly the bird of the day was a Green Woodpecker, seen all too briefly along Lighthouse Road and shortly afterwards over the Gorse Field. A Marsh Harrier passed over the Outer Head while wader records included a Bar-tailed Godwit at Hood’s Pool and seven Lapwings in two groups. Passerine migrants included two Ring Ouzels and single Grasshopper Warbler, Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, female Black Redstart and singing Brambling.
There was a Sedge Warbler and a Whitethroat at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.
