A relatively overcast day, with occasional thundery showers and temperatures peaking at 16 degrees C. Once again the Black-browed Albatross stole the headlines; initially at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, it was later seen close inshore between North Landing and the Fog Station before returning back to the reserve. It then continued to make sporadic appearances there throughout the day, although it went missing for most of the afternoon when it was presumably sat on the sea. Additional sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included 84 Swifts flying south-east at 1430hrs and a Little Egret and three Yellow Wagtails heading in the same direction.
On the outer head, nine Shelduck, 35 Common Scoters and 27 Swifts flew south during the morning seawatch, with six Sandwich Terns flying north. Thornwick Pools attracted two Wigeon, a Shoveler and three Little Ringed Plovers.
