A day of light south easterly winds with patchy mist first thing, clearing to sunny spells before clouding over again during the afternoon. The first Whimbrel of the year flew north on the morning sea watch, along with 91 Fulmar (including 1 blue morph), 1 Velvet Scoter (south), 3 Shelduck, 2 Pintail, 21 Eider, 9 Common Scoter, 30 Red-throated Diver and 74 Puffin.
A minimum of 3 Lapland Bunting remained in the fields between Thornwick and North Dykes, along with a single Snow Bunting. There was a small but notable movement of Goldcrest with five on the outer headland, whilst a single Chiffchaff was at Bempton and a White Wagtail was at Cattlemere. The Pink-footed Goose remained with the Greylag flock. An adult Mediterranean Gull was near Bempton and a Water Rail frequented the golf course willows.
Lapland Bunting, Thornwick/North Dykes area by Brett Richards
Cormorant, Thornwick Pools by Brett Richards