A day of sunny intervals, blustery south-easterly winds and a high of 15 degrees C. The highlight was the discovery of the headland’s second ever Cattle Egret in fields north of Thornwick Camp. After a brief flight over Hartendale, it returned to its favoured sheep field. Surprisingly, the Olive-backed Pipit re-appeared at Thornwick, again alongside the activity barn. After a brief no show in the morning, the Daurian Shrike continued to entertain at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Additional sightings on the outer head included nine Yellow-browed Warblers, a Cetti’s Warbler at North Landing, one Garden Warbler, a Common Whitethroat and a Pied Flycatcher.
Two Yellow-browed Warblers remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where 4000 Pink-footed Geese moved south late afternoon having earlier fed on cliff top stubbles.
