18th May 2021

The weather consisted of very light westerly winds, sunny intervals and heavy showers, with temperatures reaching 13 degrees C. Two Mediterranean Gulls flew past the headland (first-winter and adult), along with a Red-throated Diver and 23 Sandwich Terns. A Little Egret overflew the outer head, with a Golden Plover in the same area and a Hobby graced the skies over Thornwick Pools. The day’s highlight consisted a first-summer male Golden Oriole that frequented Oceanview early morning. Additional passerine interest included a Goldcrest, one Spotted Flycatcher, two Wheatears and a White Wagtail. Notable sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Hobby and three singing Corn Buntings.

Golden Oriole, Oceanview, by Andy Hood
Little Egret, outer head, by Andrew Allport
Mediterranean Gull, Fog Station, by Phil Buxton