The morning was overcast, with persistent light drizzle and occasional mist, with brighter spells developing during the afternoon; there were light southerly winds and temperatures reached six degrees C. The highlight of the morning’s seawatch consisted 20 White-beaked Dolphins that headed north-east from Bridlington Bay past the Seawatch Observatory: nine Common Scoters flew south and 160 Cormorants lingered off the outer head.
Three Pink-footed Geese, the Russian White-fronted Goose, 24 Wigeon and 18 Teal were in residence, along with 32 Curlew. A Short-eared Owl frequented the cliff top near Thornwick, with a Chiffchaff nearby; additional passerine records included a Grey Wagtail, 118 Yellowhammers and seven Corn Buntings. RSPB Bempton Cliffs also hosted a Short-eared Owl.
