A day of strong north-north-westerlies with intermittent rain showers. Southbound on the morning seawatch saw 53 Common Scoter, two Goldeneye, six Red-throated Diver (three north) and a Great Northern Diver. Present on the sea were 62 Common Scoter, a single Long-tailed Duck and a Little Auk.
The Ring-necked Parakeet relocated to Flamborough village and proved to be mobile throughout the day. At South Landing, four Long-tailed Duck, two Little Auk and 54 Common Scoter lingered on the sea as well as an adult Mediterranean Gull toward Bridlington.
At Bempton Cliffs RSPB singles of Great Skua, Little Auk and Long-tailed Duck all flew east early morning. At Buckton, a Long-tailed Duck overflew the heligoland trap; also present were two Woodcock, two Buzzard and a single Pale-Bellied and Dark-bellied Brent Goose flew east.
