Dawn broke with light south-westerly winds, but these soon switched to northerlies; the majority of the day was overcast, with sunshine from mid-afternoon. Seawatching highlights included a Pochard flying south, a Blue Fulmar north, five Sandwich Terns (four south, one north) and a Bonxie heading north.
Thornwick Pools hosted a Little Grebe, whilst two Hooded Crows were recorded on the southern side of the headland. A Willow Warbler at North Landing represented the first within the observatory recording area. The year’s first Yellow Wagtail flew north and a Blackcap at South Landing was also new. A Scandinavian Rock Pipit lingered at South Landing and additional migrants included two Brambling.
West of the Dykes, a Grey Plover was on the beach at Sewerby and three Short-eared Owls were present at Buckton.
