Wind was a moderate south westerly, with broken cloud throughout the day.
The days highlight was a juvenile Pallid Harrier which hunted the cliff top grassland between the Heligoland trap and trig point at Buckton. This represents a long overdue first record for the wider headland. The same area also held a ringtail Hen Harrier, 4 SE Owl and 4 Woodcock, whilst a Long-tailed Duck flew past Bempton.
On the outer headland, a Ring-necked Parakeet was seen flying around the Bay brambles and outer head gardens before flying West along Lighthouse Road. The Long-tailed Duck remained at South Landing, while a quieter sea watch than of late produced 1 Little Auk, 2 Velvet Scoter, 1 GN Diver, 21 RT Diver and 2 Whooper swan.
Pallid Harrier, Buckton by Paul Reed.
Pallid Harrier, Buckton by Andy Hood.