The weather consisted of some sunny intervals, a light south-west wind and temperatures that reached 26 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included ten Common Scoters, a Whimbrel, three Redshank, 29 Sandwich Terns and five Manx Shearwaters. Five Mute Swans were in residence, along with two Little Ringed Plovers and two Curlew. Two second-summer Mediterranean Gulls were also off Hartendale, while a Garden Warbler at nearby South Landing was the most notable passerine record.
A flock of 18 Black-tailed Godwits flew south-east over RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where 105 Swifts and a Dark Green Fritillary were also recorded.
