Prolonged sunny intervals, a moderate west-south-westerly wind and temperatures that peaked at 25 degrees C. The second day of the inaugural Seabird Festival provided a significant highlight to a lucky few. A Common Scoter flock unusually landed close inshore off the Seawatch Observatory and careful scrutiny revealed the presence of Flamborough’s first Surf Scoter (a drake) for ten years. Unfortunately, the flock was soon flushed by the approach of the ‘Yorkshire Belle’; although a birder onboard managed to capture images of the scoter. An adult Mediterranean Gull, 12 Manx Shearwaters and 330 Puffins flew north during an evening seawatch. Away from the sea, two Quails continued to call from the outer head, with another Quail remaining at Speeton.
