There were moderate northerly winds throughout, with sunny intervals developing after an overcast start and temperatures peaking at 14 degrees C. A summer-plumaged Great Northern Diver flew north during a seawatch that also featured four Red-throated Divers, two Sandwich Terns and four Manx Shearwaters.
The Temminck’s Stint remained at Thornwick Pools early on, although it flew off north-east at 0915hrs; a Common Sandpiper was also present. Analysis of photos has revealed three Temminck’s Stints were involved in yesterday’s sightings on Thornwick. An additional 11 Common Sandpipers were on the shoreline between Sewerby and South Landing, where three Whimbrel were also present. Passerine migrants were limited to a single Garden Warbler in the Gorse Field and a Redpoll over Thornwick.
