Another day that featured prolonged misty periods early and late on, with brighter skies in between; northerly winds strengthened during the afternoon. Seawatching highlights included eight Sandwich Terns heading south and an Arctic Tern flying north. Nine Ringed Plover were recorded, including a flock of eight on Stainforth’s Flash, with two Little Ringed Plovers also present.
The highlight was the discovery of a female Red-backed Shrike in the Gorse Field mid-morning. A Fieldfare at South Landing was also unusual, with additional sightings including single Wheatear, Whinchat, Siskin and Corn Bunting.
West of the Dykes, an Osprey flew north-west early afternoon.
