Skies gradually cleared after an overcast start, with light westerly winds and temperatures peaking at a warm 22 degrees C. Migrants were in reduced numbers compared with the previous day, although scores of Goldcrests were scattered across suitable habitat. Wildfowl interest included 135 Teal, a Pintail and a Shoveler on North Marsh. A ringtail Hen Harrier flew south over the Lighthouse Grassland at dawn, a Marsh Harrier headed in the same direction over Oceanview and two Short-eared Owls remained. The Thornwick area hosted three Water Rails, while five Jack Snipe were scattered across the outer head. Migrant passerines included a Garden Warbler, one Reed Warbler, a Lesser Whitethroat, four Yellow-browed Warblers, 13 Ring Ouzels, five Whinchat, a Common Redstart, a Spotted Flycatcher and three Hawfinch.
Two Yellow-browed Warblers remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where three Short-eared Owls and a Snow Bunting were also recorded.
