6th May 2021

Winds were light and from all parts of the compass during another cold day, that featured sunny intervals and even snow showers. Seawatch highlights were three Red-throated Divers, a Manx Shearwater, one Whimbrel, 11 Sandwich Terns and a Bonxie. Four Barnacle Geese flew north over the outer head, while wader interest included five Whimbrel and a Common Sandpiper on the headland. It was another day that featured a nice selection of passerine migrants, including a Hooded Crow (near North Dykes), three Ring Ouzels, one Grasshopper Warbler, 15 Sedge Warblers, a Common Redstart, three Whinchat, 19 Wheatears and three Yellow Wagtails. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Marsh Harrier, 17 Common Whitethroats, one Goldcrest, a Ring Ouzel, two Wheatears and two Yellow Wagtails.

Whinchat, Gorse Field, by Richard Bower
Whinchat, Gorse Field, by Richard Bower