13th April 2018

Another foggy day, clearing slightly by the afternoon; it remained relatively cold, with light southerly winds. A Gadwall flew north over the sea off North Landing, whilst a Woodcock, one Jack Snipe and four Snipe were located in the Thornwick area. Migrants included two Swallows, a Ring Ouzel at Hartendale, seven Fieldfare, 23 Chiffchaffs, a Willow Warbler, two Blackcap, two Wheatear, a White Wagtail, six Brambling and two Hawfinch; the latter at Oceanview.

West of the Dykes, sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Ring Ouzel, 14 Redwing, one Black Redstart and four Brambling.

Hawfinch, Oceanview, by Andy Hood
Brambling, South Dykes, by Brett Richards