25th March 2021

The weather consisted of light/moderate south-west winds, sunny intervals establishing after an overcast start and temperatures that reached 13 degrees C. A Manx Shearwater that flew north during the seawatch was noteworthy.

A Pink-footed Goose, three Shelduck and a Little Grebe remain in residence, whilst a single Little Ringed Plover at Thornwick New Workings represented a particularly early local record. Two Shelduck and a Woodcock were also located at South Dykes. Seven Chiffchaffs were present on the outer head, with another at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, whilst the outer head also attracted two male Black Redstarts.

Woodcock, South Landing, by Alan Walkington