Moderate/strong north-north-westerly winds gradually dropped in strength during a day of sunny intervals and showers, with temperatures rising to eight degrees C. Six Shelduck, six Manx Shearwaters and four Whimbrel flew north during the morning seawatch. Thornwick Pools attracted five Shelducks, a Little Ringed Plover and a Common Sandpiper. A sprinkling of passerine migrants were in evidence including a Ring Ouzel, three Fieldfare, three Redwing, two Pied Flycatchers, two Spotted Flycatchers, four Redstarts, two Whinchat and 14 Wheatears. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a drake Goosander flying north-west and a Marsh Harrier south-east. Two Ring Ouzels frequented the golf course at Sewerby.
