A cloudy day with some sunny intervals, relatively light easterly winds and a high of 17 degrees C. RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted two Barred Warblers, the Red-breasted Flycatcher lingered along the Motorway Hedge and four Yellow-browed Warblers were in residence: singles at North Dykes, South Dykes, South Landing and Thornwick Camp. Passerine totals on the outer head included 110 Skylarks, three Lesser Whitethroats, 37 Chiffchaff, 185 Goldcrest, a Cetti’s Warbler, 24 Song Thrush, eight Redwing, a Fieldfare, two Redstart, 20 Stonechat, seven Wheatear, two Grey Wagtails, five Brambling, 520 Linnets, eight Lesser Redpoll and two Snow Buntings.
In addition to the Barred Warblers, sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs and surrounds included one Short-eared Owl, a Marsh Harrier, a Reed Warbler, one Willow Warbler, 54 Goldcrests, a Whinchat, one Redstart, six Redwing, 19 Song Thrush, a Ring Ouzel and a Brambling.
