Blustery north-easterly winds featured throughout a relatively bright day, with temperatures reaching 12 degrees C. Initially at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, the Black-browed Albatross flew south past the Fog Station at 0910hrs and there were no further signs. Other notable seawatch records included five Manx Shearwaters north and 12 Sandwich Terns south. Thornwick Pools hosted two Gadwall, a Wigeon, the long-staying Goldeneye and one Little Ringed Plover. A Little Owl was on the outer head, while passerine migrants included a Hooded Crow that toured the outer head before settling on fields near North Marsh.
Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included single Grasshopper Warbler, White Wagtail, Brambling and 92 Corn Buntings. However, better still a Hawfinch was discovered in Bempton village.
