Another largely overcast and, at times, misty day, with light/moderate northerly winds and temperatures reaching eight degrees C. During the seawatch, four Lesser Black-backed Gulls flew north; a species that clearly arrived during the day, with a further 11 located on the headland.
Two Gadwall frequented North Marsh, whilst two Little Ringed Plovers and 13 Golden Plovers were on Stainforth’s Flash; two more Golden Plovers also overflew the outer head, as did the year’s first Whimbrel. Passerine migrant interest included single Swallow and Sand Martin, a Hooded Crow at North Marsh, four Blackcaps, and single White Wagtail, Siskin and Brambling.
Sightings from Bempton included a male Ring Ouzel on Short Lane and seven Redwing and four Goldcrests at RSPB Bempton Cliffs; Buckton Pond attracted a Swallow.
