Category: Sightings

The temperature reached 10°C though it felt much colder in the strong north-westerly. Late afternoon showers had some wintry components.

Seven Gadwall remained at Thornwick Pools and a Red Kite was seen again over Flamborough village.

A day of light northerly winds, sunny intervals and high of eight degrees C. Two Manx Shearwaters flew north during a morning seawatch that also featured three Eiders moving in ther opposite direction. An additional two drake Eiders were off South Dykes. The Thornwick area hosted seven Gadwall, 23 Tufted Ducks and the year’s first White Wagtail. In addition, a Black Redstart was on the outer head near the Lighthouse.

Generally overcast, with light rain during the morning and some brighter spells late on; winds were from the south and temperatures reached 12 degrees C. A northbound Great Northern Diver provided the seawatch highlight. Thornwick Pools attracted four Gadwall, 17 Teal, five Tufted Ducks and six Snipe.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included single Short-eared Owl, Lesser Black-backed Gull and Black Redstart.

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, a moderate west-north-west wind and maximum of 11 degrees C. An Eider flew south during the seawatch, with four drakes also off South Dykes. Eight Gadwall were on Thornwick Pools and 17 Tufted Ducks at Thornwick Lakes. Two Pink-footed Geese flew north-west at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where seven Chiffchaffs were also present.

A cool day, with blustery south-west winds, occasional heavy showers and a best of ten degrees C. Three Shelduck flew north past the Fog Station, while six Gadwall, six Teal and 13 Tufted Ducks were at Thornwick. A Bar-tailed Godwit and two Lapwing flew south-east at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where 57 Pink-footed Geese and 170 Meadow Pipits also flew north-west; the latter part of a wider movement along the Yorkshire coast.

Sunny intervals, a moderate west-north-westerly and maximum of 11 degrees C. The morning seawatch was rewarded with single Sandwich Tern and Manx Shearwater moving north. Resident wildfowl included two Shelduck, eight Gadwall, six Wigeon, 89 Teal and 19 Tufted Ducks. Three Jack Snipe and 25 Snipe were on the outer head, while passerine records included 19 Chiffchaff, a Blackcap and one Redwing.

A relatively overcast day, with some brighter intervals; winds remained light and temperatures reached 16 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included single Sandwich Tern and Manx Shearwater flying north, two Eider were on the sea along with 35 Red-throated Divers. Eight Gadwall were on Thornwick Pools, with 20 Tufted Ducks at the nearby Lakes; two drake Eiders were off the South Cliffs. Elsewhere, a Red Kite flew west over the lighthouse and two Siskin were in the village.

As sure as night follows day, a relatively warm, overcast day with light winds brought the expected reward with spring migrants at last. On the outer head these included a Water Rail, six Sand Martins, 53 Chiffchaffs, a Willow Warbler, seven Blackcap, a Siberian Chiffchaff, eight Goldcrest, a Ring Ouzel, three Redwing, two Fieldfare, a Black Redstart, one Wheatear, two Siskin and a Redpoll.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Marsh Harrier, one Sand Martin, eight Chiffchaff, a Black Redstart and 30 Corn Buntings. A Swallow and 12 Chiffchaff were in the nearby village.

Despite prolonged sunny intervals, it was cooler with light/moderate northerly winds veering easterly later. A scattering of migrants on the outer head included one Swallow, six Sand Martins, a Blackcap, two Wheatear and eight Siskin. A creamcrown Marsh Harrier quartered fields at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where 300 Linnets, 16 Pied Wagtails and two Goldcrest were also present.

Generally overcast, although there were sunny intervals late afternoon; blustery south-west winds and occasional heavy showers mid-afternoon, while temperatures reached 15 degrees C. A Blue Fulmar flew south during an otherwise quiet morning seawatch. Kingfisher remains scarce locally, so a single on the outer head was notable. Other sightings included a Red Kite west over the Dykes, a Water Rail and a flock of eight Fieldfare at Hartendale, another Water Rail at Thornwick Fishing Lake and a Wheatear at the Fog Station. Notable records from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included two Goldcrests, a White Wagtail, 105 Meadow Pipits. 36 Chaffinch, a Brambling, 425 Linnets, 21 Siskin and 13 Corn Buntings.

A relatively bright day, with light south-west winds strengthening to moderate southerlies later; temperatures reached 11 degrees C. Two Sandwich Terns flew north during a seawatch that also featured a Pink-footed Goose, two Eider and a Lesser Black-backed Gull. Three Red Kites toured the outer head, where additional sightings included two Shoveler, 23 Teal, one Wigeon, a Woodcock, four Sand Martins, three Wheatears, two Blackcap, five Redwing, a White Wagtail and ten Siskin.

A drake Mandarin Duck initially on the sea off RSPB Bempton Cliffs was the reserve’s second record.

Sunny with occasional showers, a strong westerly wind and best of 11 degrees C. Perhaps the craziest record of the year (& still will be come 31st December) was a Black-throated Diver moulting into summer plumage that visited Thornwick Pools and another small pond along Lighthouse Road!

Seawatching was rewarded with single Eider, Pochard and Sandwich Tern flying north; a Short-eared Owl also flew in off. Elsewhere, a Little Grebe visited Thornwick Pools and a Red Kite drifted west over South Dykes; passerine migrants included two Blackcap and a Willow Warbler. Two Swallows flew north-west at RSPB Bempton Cliffs and a single headed east over the nearby village.

Sunny throughout, with a moderate south-easterly wind developing and high of 12 degrees C. The first-summer Black-throated Diver remained on a roadside pool along Lighthouse Road where it gave staggeringly good views. However, it was clearly unable to take off given the small size of the waterbody. With the kind permission of the landowner, the diver was caught late morning and successfully released off South Landing.

The spring-like weather rewarded with a sprinkling of migrants on the outer head, including the year’s first Little Ringed Plover, a Goshawk east over the village, one Swallow, a Siberian Chiffchaff at Thornwick, four Blackcap, two Goldcrest, two Fieldfare and two Siskin. The morning’s seawatch produced three Sandwich Terns and three Lesser Black-backed Gulls flying north.

Notable records from RSPB Bempton Cliffs involved a House Martin, 68 Skylark, four Fieldfare, a Wheatear, 379 Linnets, a Siskin and 143 Corn Buntings.

Sunny throughout, with a blustery south-easterly wind establishing during the afternoon and a high of 13 degrees C. An arrival of migrants included a Short-eared Owl, 65 Sand Martins, three Swallows, four Blackcap, two Common Redstarts, 23 Wheatear and a White Wagtail. In addition, four Pink-footed Geese and a Golden Plover frequented the outer head.

Elsewhere, a Green Sandpiper and three Swallows overflew RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where eight Wheatear made landfall; a further eight Wheatear were on fields between the village and the reserve.

Sunny, with a light onshore wind establishing, ensuring temperatures reached no higher than 13 degrees C. Six Sandwich Terns flew north during a seawatch. Four Pink-footed Geese lingered, but two Dunlin and a Little Ringed Plover were newly arrived, while a Marsh Harrier flew over South Landing. Passerine migrants included 115 Sand Martins, a House Martin, 19 Swallows, four Goldcrests, three Blackcap, 51 Chiffchaff, a Redstart, 15 Wheatear, a Grey Wagtail, one Redpoll and a single Twite.

A Red Kite was recorded at Buckton. Nearby, a Marsh Harrier, two Willow Warblers and four Wheatears were recorded at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, with eight Grey Partridges, 40 Yellowhammers and ten Corn Buntings at Wandale Farm.

The day started with very light winds and sunny intervals, while the afternoon was dominated by overcast skies and a light/moderate westerly; temperatures reached 15 degrees C before dropping back significantly. Sixteen Sandwich Terns and a Manx Shearwater were recorded during the morning seawatch. An Egyptian Goose toured the outer head, where single Ruff and Jack Snipe were also present. An influx of summer migrants included three Common Whitethroats; the joint earliest ever records. Other notable sightings included two House Martins, ten Willow Warblers, 72 Chiffchaffs, 15 Blackcap, a Ring Ouzel, six Fieldfare, seven Redwing, two Yellow Wagtails, three Siskin, a Brambling and a Corn Bunting.

A Sedge Warbler at RSPB Bempton Cliffs represented another early migrant, where records included ten Chiffchaff, six Willow Warblers and two Wheatear.

Light but cool westerly winds initially, with a switch to stronger south-easterlies in the afternoon; sunny intervals and a high of 13 degrees C. The day’s highlight was the sighting of two Cranes over North Landing at 1134hrs; they then gained significant height before drifting off south-west. Another former rarity whose records are increasing, a Raven flew west over Bempton village mid-afternoon. Other notable records included two Red Kites and three Brambling on the outer head, while a Common Whitethroat and a Wheatear graced RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Overcast, with strong south-south-easterly winds and a high of nine degrees C in the morning, before winds switched to the south-west, sunny intervals prevailed and temperatures reached 13 degrees C. Four Pink-footed Geese, 20 Teal, three Gadwall, an Eider, one Marsh Harrier and a Water Rail were recorded on the outer head. Passerine migrants there included a House Martin, an early Lesser Whitethroat, a singing Mistle Thrush, three Wheatear and a Yellow Wagtail.

Sightings from the Buckton/Bempton area included two Caspian Gulls (2nd & 3rd calendar-year), 11 Golden Plovers, three House Martins, a Wheatear, three Yellow Wagtails, three White Wagtails, one Brambling and 72 Corn Buntings.

Blustery south-south-west winds dominated a day that contained sunny intervals and occasional showers; temperatures reached 13 degrees C.

Sightings on the outer head included four Pink-footed Geese, a Whimbrel, five House Martins, two Fieldfare, a Ring Ouzel and 12 Wheatears. Elsewhere, two Whimbrel flew south-east over RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where additional records included 22 Swallows, 20 Chiffchaff, two Blackcap and two Fieldfare. Fields alongside Cliff Lane, Bempton hosted four Yellow Wagtails and eight White Wagtails.

Sunny throughout, with a light east-south-easterly wind developing and maximum of 14 degrees C. Passerine migrants included a Ring Ouzel (Hartendale), two Common Redstarts (Hartendale, North Landing) and a Black Redstart (Golf Course) alongside four Common Whitethroats, two Fieldfares, a Redwing, four Yellow Wagtails and three Siskins.

A Merlin flew west over Bempton village, where single Fieldfare and Wheatear were also present. The nearby reserve hosted six Wheatears and a White Wagtail.

Sunny, with light south-east winds and a best of 14 degrees C. Two Little Grebes were present (North Marsh, Thornwick Pools), while a Red Kite overflew Thornwick. Passerine migrants included 19 Blackcap, two Lesser Whitethroats, a Common Whitethroat, one Wheatear, five Yellow Wagtails, two Siskin and three Corn Buntings.

Sightings from Bempton village included a Lesser Whitethroat with a Yellow Wagtail recorded from the nearby reserve.

A moderate southerly with variable cloud cover and scattered showers, the temperature rising to 18°C.

Seawatching offered up a Whimbrel and 20 Sandwich Terns. Thornwick Pools attracted a Little Ringed Plover, a Water Rail and a Lesser Whitethroat. Three Sedge Warblers and five Wheatears were also in the Thornwick area and a Yellow Wagtail was at Old Fall.

There were scattered clouds throughout the day, a moderate south-westerly and a maximum temperature of 17°C.

The Golf Course attracted 11 Yellow Wagtails and a Blue-headed Wagtail in addition to a Hooded Crow while a Barnacle Goose passed over North Landing. The Ring Ouzel remained at Water Lane Flash where a drake Mandarin Duck was present early morning. Three Common Sandpipers, a Jack Snipe and an escaped Red-tailed Hawk were in the Thornwick area. Other passerine interest included a White Wagtail, 11 Wheatears, the first Reed Warbler of the spring and two Siskin. A Red Kite was over Old Fall.

Overcast, with some brighter intervals, a light/moderate south-westerly wind and high of 14 degrees C. Overnight both a Bittern and a Ring Ouzel were recorded during a ‘noc mig’ session in Bempton village. Nearby, the RSPB reserve attracted two Willow Warblers, a Yellow Wagtail, one Siskin and 40 Corn Buntings.

Seawatch highlights at the Fog Station included three Shoveler, two Gadwall, ten Sandwich Terns and a Bonxie. Sightings from the Thornwick area included a Gadwall, 18 Tufted Ducks and two Snipe. It was quieter for passerine migrants compared to the previous day, with a Lesser Whitethroat, six Fieldfare, a Redwing, four Wheatear, two Yellow Wagtails and a Siskin the most noteworthy records.

Sunny intervals, a light/moderate south-westerly and a high of 16 degrees C. Improved conditions resulted in a small arrival of migrants on the outer head including two Little Ringed Plovers, seven Common Whitethroats, three Lesser Whitethroats, four Sedge Warblers, a Common Redstart, 20 Wheatear, a White Wagtail, five Yellow Wagtails, a Fieldfare, one Redwing, a Ring Ouzel and one Corn Bunting.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included two Mediterranean Gulls, two Marsh Harriers, three Sedge Warblers, two Common Whitethroats, four Wheatear, a Grey Wagtail, one Yellow Wagtail, a Siskin and 44 Corn Buntings.

A bright day, but feeling cool with a light northerly wind and best of 11 degrees C. A Spoonbill flying south-west over the Golf Course at 1728hrs represented the day’s highlight. The morning seawatch featured five Eiders, a Sandwich Tern and three Red-throated Divers, while two Gadwall were at North Marsh and another drake at Thornwick Pools. Passerine interest included Reed Warblers back on territory at Thornwick Pools, six Wheatear, a Yellow Wagtail, one White Wagtail and two Siskin. A Merlin was the most noteworthy record from RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Mainly sunny though clouding over during the evening. A light to moderate north-easterly pegged the temperature to a maximum of 12°C.

A Whimbrel and seven Common Scoter passed the Fog Station during the morning. Passage waders on the Outer Head included a Green Sandpiper, a Golden Plover and a Little Ringed Plover and a Merlin was hunting over Cattlemere. Migrant passerines were in limited numbers but included a Wheatear, three Reed Warblers, six Sedge Warblers, 10 Whitethroats and three Lesser Whitethroats.

High pressure continues to dominate the weather with cloudless skies, a moderate, cool north-easterly and a maximum temperature of 13°C.

A Little Ringed Plover visited Water Lane Flash. Single Yellow Wagtail, Wheatear, Reed Warbler and Goldcrest on the Outer Head showed the paucity of passerine migrants.

More north-easterlies brought increasing cloud cover as the temperature slowly rose to 12°C.

The first Arctic Skua of the year, a pale morph adult, passed the Fog Station during the morning seawatch. Warblers continued to trickle through with numbers Whitethroats, Lesser Whitethroats, Sedge Warblers all still in single figures. A Reed Warbler was at Thornwick Pools again. .

A moderate easterly blew all day, occasional sunny spells and a maximum temperature of 12°C.

Seawatching yielded a Whimbrel, an Arctic Skua and three Shelduck. A Manx Shearwater was feeding off Cattlmere and further along the south cliff a second year Caspian Gull was on the rocks. The numbers of common migrants increased as evidenced by 9 Lesser Whitethroats, 26 Blackcaps, six Sedge Warblers and two Reed Warblers. Other passerines of interest included a a Ring Ouzel at the Fog Station, a Wheatear and a Grey Wagtail. Sixteen Common Buzzards over the Outer Head was a notable count.

The year’s first Swift was over Cliff Lane, Bempton.

Early morning fog soon cleared to leave a bright sunny day, light south-east winds and a best of 13 degrees C. Three Whimbrel, a Greenshank and a Bar-tailed Godwit overflew the Lighthouse. Elsewhere, Thornwick Pools attracted three Gadwall and three Snipe. Passerine migrants were scarce, although two Ring Ouzels and a Wheatear were on the outer head.

Although the day began with light winds and sunshine, the advent of blustery northerlies brought cloudier skies; temperatures reached no higher than 11 degrees C. Three Gadwall, a Little Ringed Plover, two Dunlin, one Snipe, three Whimbrel and a Common Sandpiper were recorded on the outer head. A substantial arrival of territorial Common Whitethroats was very evident, but transient passerine migrants remained scarce; however, nine Yellow Wagtails on the outer head represented an increase.

A light/moderate south-easterly wind developed during a day that comprised sunny intervals and a high of 13 degrees C. The morning seawatch highlights consisted five Eider and an Arctic Skua flying south, while 11 Sandwich Terns and three Manx Shearwaters headed north. Eight Gadwall included five on Thornwick Pools, where a Common Sandpiper and two Dunlin were also present. Seventeen Whimbrel flying south past the outer head represented an excellent spring total. A male Ring Ouzel also lingered on the outer head, where single Wheatear and Yellow Wagtail were recorded. Elsewhere, a Cetti’s Warbler sang immediately west of South Dykes.

The weather consisted of blustery northerly winds, sunny intervals and a high of 13 degrees C. A Nightingale caught and ringed at Oceanview was a surprise although it was soon apparent a few migrants had made landfall. Additional sightings included a Hooded Crow, ten Willow Warblers, a Common Redstart, the year’s first Whinchat, a Wheatear, 14 Yellow Wagtails, a White Wagtail, two Siskins and a Hawfinch (Water Lane).

An additional three Wheatears were along Hoddy Cows Lane, with another at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where two Whimbrel flew south-east.

A cool day, with light/moderate north-north-easterly winds, sunny skies after an overcast morning, and a best of ten degrees C. Thirteen Eiders were recorded during a seawatch that also featured three Sandwich Terns and seven Manx Shearwaters. Thornwick Pools attracted single Gadwall and Common Sandpiper, while the singing Cetti’s Warbler remained on territory just west of South Dykes. Passerine migrants included a Common Redstart, three Yellow Wagtails, a Wheatear and three Redpolls. A further two Wheatears were along Hoddy Cows Lane, Buckton.

Sunny throughout, with a moderate north-easterly wind and a high of 13 degrees C. A Bonxie flew north during a seawatch that also featured four Sandwich Terns and two Red-throated Divers. Three Swifts, a Cuckoo and two reeling Grasshopper Warblers were all new for the year. Additional sightings included the singing Cetti’s Warbler (near South Dykes), three Yellow Wagtails, three Wheatears and a Redpoll.

Buckton attracted a creamcrown Marsh Harrier, a Wheatear and two Yellow Wagtails.

Sunny skies throughout, with a light/moderate easterly wind and high of 14 degrees C. Thornwick Pools attracted three Gadwall and a Marsh Harrier overflew the Lighthouse Grassland. Two Swifts were over the village, with another over Cliff Lane, Bempton. Passerine migrants on the outer head included one Grasshopper Warbler, a Ring Ouzel, one White Wagtail and a Siskin.

A Black Redstart graced RSPB Bempton Cliffs, while a Marsh Harrier and two Wheatear were at Buckton.

The wind changed to a southerly direction, the clear skies remained and the temperature responded by reaching a summery 25°C by late afternoon.

Many more hirundines were seen around the Outer Head including two Red-rumped Swallows at the Lighthouse Car Park mid-afternoon although they flew off after a few minutes towards Head Farm, not to be seen again. Other sightings included a drake Pintail at Thornwick Pools, a Goosander, two Hooded Crows in the Head Farm area, two Marsh Harriers, ten Whimbrel, a Garden Warbler, three Grasshopper Warblers, a Wheatear and six Yellow Wagtails.

Highlights at Bempton Cliffs RSPB included a Ring Ouzel and a Garden Warbler.

Winds were light and varied in direction, sunny during the morning with increasing cloud during the afternoon and the temperature rose to 20°C.

Seawatching highlights involved a Manx Shearwater, two Little Egrets and two Golden Plovers. The first Hobby of the years was over Thornwick Pools while a Red Kite and a Marsh Harrier were among other raptors seen on the Outer Head. Passerine sightings featured a Hooded Crow, two Garden Warblers, White Wagtail, nine Yellow Wagtails and a Black Redstart. Seven Whimbrel were also logged.

A Red Kite was also seen over Bempton Cliffs RSPB where two Whimbrel, a Ring Ouzel, Garden Warbler and two Yellow Wagtails were among commoner migrants. The Buckton area attracted ten Yellow Wagtails and a Marsh Harrier was at Speeton Moor.

A murky morning with rain, sometimes heavy, and low cloud. The rain gradually became lighter and more patchy through the day. A light north-easterly kept the temperature to a maximum of 13°C.

A Bonxie and eight Sandwich Terns passed on the seawatch.

Thornwick Pools continued to host a drake Pintail as a Redshank, a Dunlin and two Yellow Wagtails were also there. Single Spotted and Pied Flycatchers were new arrivals on the Outer Head. A Cetti’s Warbler continued to sing to the west of Danes Dyke.

A light north-easterly brought variable cloud cover and a maximum temperature of 15°C.

A Hobby was on the Outer Head where other sightings included a Grasshopper Warbler, a Spotted Flycatcher, six Wheatears and three Yellow Wagtails. The drake Pintail remained at Thornwick Pools with two Gadwall, two Shelduck and a Common Sandpiper was also there. A Whimbrel flew over Bempron Cliffs RSPB.

After a bright, sunny start, cloud increased through the morning. Feeling cool in the moderate northerly wind. Maximum temperature 13°C.

A Hooded Crow was seen again early morning over the lighthouse and later seen flying out to sea. A Hooded / Carrion Crow intergrade was also present at Cattlemere. A Redstart, two Tree Pipits, two Wheatears and four Yellow Wagtails were also noted on the Outer Head.

Highlights at Bempton Cliffs RSPB included a Little Egret, a Ring Ouzel and a Garden Warbler.

After a bright, cold start, cloud increased through the morning bringing occasional showers. Unseasonably cold again in north-easterly winds. Maximum temperature 9°C.

An adult Mediterranean Gull and a Manx Shearwater were the highlights of a morning seawatch. Thornwick Pools continued to host a Pintail and two Gadwall with seven flava wagtails in the area. A pied Flycatcher and an acredula Willow Warbler were at Old Fall and a Wheatear near the Seawatch Observatory. Four Eiders were off South Landing.

At Bempton Cliffs RSPB, a Ring Ouzel and a Garden Warbler continued to be seen.

The wind switched to a light southerly and the afternoon temperature responded by rising to 15°C.

The Pied Flycatcher remained at Old Fall, other passerine migrants included two Wheatears and four Yellow Wagtails while a Hooded Crow was seen again at the lighthouse and three Barnacle Geese flew south. Corn Buntings still feature at Bempton Cliffs RSPB with a flock of more than 50 present.

Winds were light and variable with high cloud for most of the day,maximum temperature 18°C.

Two Gadwall, three Whimbrel and a Manx Shearwater were the seawatching highlights. A Ring Ouzel was in the Bay Brambles early morning and a Black Redstart nearby around the carpark. Other passerine migrants around the Outer Head included a Redstart, a Wheatear and three Yellow Wagtails while an acredula Willow Warbler wasin a village garden. An unexpected migrant was a Mealy Redpoll that appeared at Thornwick Roost briefly during the evening. Nine Whimbrels were logged and a second-year Yellow-legged Gull was at Thornwick Bay. The drake Pintail remained at Thornwick Pools.

The wind was light from the north and east becoming fresher by late afternoon when increasing cloud an occasional light showers saw the temperature drop quickly from 18°C to 8°C by early evening.

The main event of the day was the discovery of a Hoopoe at Stonepit Lane, Bempton which showed intermittently from mid-morning. Also unexpected was a flock of 28 Crossbills that appeared at the Bowling Green briefly before being seen at Highcliffe Manor then flying west. The Hooded Crow was seen again on the Outer Head where two Whimbrel, a male Black Redstart, two Whinchats and a Ring Ouzel were also noted. A Whimbrel, a Whinchat and three Yellow Wagtails were all seen in the Bempton area.

Dry with sunny intervals during the morning, a moderate north-easterly and a maximum temperature of 12°C.

A ‘Calonectris‘ shearwater flew north off the Fog Station but unfortunately defied specific identification. Otherwise the main seawatching highlight was ten Manx Shearwaters.

Two Little Ringed Plovers were at Thornwick Pools were the drake Pintail was still in residence. There was a male Black Redstart at the Fog Station and a Bar-tailed Godwit at Cattlemere. Raptor interest included a Hobby west of Danes Dyke and a Red Kite over the Outer Head. The Hoopoe was seen again at Stonepit Lane, Bempton during the morning only, remaining frustratingly elusive.

Scattered clouds were driven on a blustery northerly with the temperature not rising above a predictably cool 10°C.

A Bonxie and two Goosander passed the Fog Station and the male Black Redstart remained there. Thornwick Pools still held two Little Ringed Plovers, a Pintail and two Gadwall while a Mealy Redpoll was at South Landing. Two Whimbrels were also noted along the southern cliffs.

Cloudy with light showers, a moderate south-westerly with the temperature reaching 12°C.

Seawatching highlights comprised a Manx Shearwater and three Whimbrels. A Ring Ouzel and a Black Redstart were both in the Pigeonhole area and five Whimbrel were noted at South Landing. A Hobby zipped over Thornwick Bay. A Red Kite was over Bempton Cliffs RSPB then over Danes Dyke.

The day started with a light westerly wind but ended with moderate northerlies; there were sunshine and showers with a high of ten degrees C. Thornwick Pools hosted a pair of Shelduck, two Gadwall and the long-staying drake Pintail. Similarly reluctant to move on, the male Black Redstart continued in residence at the Fog Station.