Perfect drift conditions, with sunny skies and a relatively light east-north-easterly wind; temperatures briefly touched 16 degrees C. A Siberian Stonechat at RSPB Bempton Cliffs headlined and was accompanied by a Red-breasted Flycatcher. Additional reserve records included 76 Pink-footed Geese, a ringtail Hen Harrier, a Marsh Harrier, 30 Skylarks, 15 Goldcrests, a Pied Flycatcher, one Whinchat, a Redwing, five Song Thrush and three Grey Wagtails.
On the outer head, yesterday’s Red-breasted Flycatcher remained at the Lighthouse Field, while four Yellow-browed Warblers were new (including three at South Landing) along with a Firecrest. Migrant totals on the outer head: a Marsh Harrier, 14 Common Buzzards, a Hobby, six Song Thrush, three Redwing, 65 Skylarks, 56 Goldcrest, 43 Chiffchaff, a Lesser Whitethroat, six Redstarts, two Wheatear, three Grey Wagtails, two Brambling and a Snow Bunting. The highlight on the sea was a Grey Phalarope in front of the Seawatch Observatory at 1340hrs.
