Moderate/strong east-south-east winds were a feature throughout a day that ended overcast after a bright start; temperatures peaked at nine degrees C late morning, before dropping to six degrees by mid-afternoon. A Grey Plover that flew south during the morning’s seawatch represented the year’s first.
One Pink-footed Goose lingered, 12 Wigeon were on flood near North Marsh and a female Tufted Duck was present on Thornwick Pools; fields north of Thornwick attracted a pair of Grey Partridge. The Cetti’s Warbler relocated to the Thornwick roost reedbed, whilst four Chiffchaffs and eight Goldcrests were also recorded. Four Stonechat were spread across the headland; a pair of which in the Gorse Field showed plumage features associated with the rubicola subspecies found in continental Europe; the same area again hosted a Black Redstart. A male Grey Wagtail frequented the beach at South Landing, the year’s first two White Wagtails were near Old Fall, while 33 Pied Wagtails represented an influx. The Richard’s Pipit continued its stay near North Landing, with a Scandinavian Rock Pipit at South Landing. Twelve Siskins overflew the outer head, 35 Yellowhammers were seen near the Grange, whilst 12 Corn Buntings were at Thornwick. Sightings at Buckton included three Stonechats and Bempton Chalet Park attracted a White Wagtail.
