The day was mainly cloudy with a light to moderate south-easterly flow and a maximum temperature of 11°C.
The morning seawatching session was much more lively than recently. The tally included the first Arctic Skua and Common Terns (5) of the year. Other highlights included a Yellow-legged Gull, a Manx Shearwater, 16 Sandwich Terns, single Whimbrel and Bar-tailed Godwit and a Marsh Harrier.
The three Cranes appeared briefly in flight to the north-west of the village. Another Marsh Harrier passed over the village late morning. Single Brambling, Siskin and Lesser Redpoll all seen around The Outer Head. An arrival of Whitethroats brought 15 while four Lesser Whitethroats, two Sedge Warblers, two Grasshopper Warblers and a Wheatear were also logged. Willow Warblers numbered 14, Chiffchaffs 25 and Blackcaps nine.
At Bempton Cliffs RSPB, warblers included one Sedge, three Willow, five Chiffchaff, two Whitethroat and a Lesser Whitethroat. Three Yellow and a White Wagtail were also seen.
