Sunny intervals, a moderate south-westerly and peak of 21 degrees C. The influx of Quail continued, with one singing near Old Fall steps this evening. Unusually, the majority to date have been on the southern side of the headland (six of an estimated ten individuals); presumably these relate to migrants making landfall that soon move on. It will be interesting to see if most mid-summer records are concentrated on the larger crop fields on the north side of the head as is traditional.
Other records included 38 Common Scoter, a Whimbrel, two Sandwich Terns, two Red-throated Divers and 88 Manx Shearwaters during a morning seawatch. A Red Kite overflew the Bowling Green and a second calendar-year Mediterranean Gull flew south-east past RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
Late news concerned a Night Heron recorded during a ‘noc mig’ session in Flamborough village at 0012hrs on 1st June.
