After a relatively overcast start with light showers, sunny intervals and a moderate south-easterly wind established; temperatures reached 18 degrees C. The Red-tailed (Turkestan) Shrike delighted many east of Bempton village, albeit b y the evening it could only be viewed distantly. Nearby the Black-browed Albatross also entertained on the nearby cliffs.
Passage waders at Thornwick Pools included the first Wood Sandpiper of the year, together with two Green Sandpipers, an Oystercatcher, one Little Ringed Plover and a Redshank; five Whimbrel also flew south-east over the Hedland, with another ding the same on the morning’s seawatch.
