The weather consisted of sunny intervals, light westerly winds and a top temperature of 18 degrees C. A Marsh Harrier overflew the Golf Course, the Merlin was nearby, while a Short-eared Owl hunted the Gorse Field. Surprisingly, a Jack Snipe at Thornwick Pools comprised the year’s first record. Sightings from South Landing included five Little Egrets (with a sixth on the outer head), seven Bar-tailed Godwits, a Little Stint, 35 Lesser Redpolls and eight Siskin; 11 Lesser Redpoll and 22 Siskin were also recorded at additonal locations.
The Red-eyed Vireo remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, as did the single Yellow-browed Warbler; a first calendar-year Caspian Gull was also present along with three Short-eared Owls.
