12th July, 2021

Gannet, Bempton Cliffs RSPB by Lee Johnson

The temperature reached 18C during the afternoon on an overcast day with a light easterly wind.

The Black-browed Albatross was at Bempton Cliffs RSPB again early morning before a short trip out to Selwick’s Bay at 8am before quickly returning. There were no further reports until early evening when It was back at its favoured spot on the cliff.

Morning and evening seawatching from the Fog Station produced 335 Common Scoter flying south with 30 north. Other birds included 4 Manx Shearwaters, 4 Whimbrel and 7 Dunlin. Passage over the sea was also noted from the cliffs on the northern side of the Head during the middle of the day with an Arctic tern, 14 Redshank, 2 Red-throated Divers, 18 Knot and 2 Dunlin all passed SE while 40 Common scoter went SE and 36 NW.

Thornick Pools held a Grey Heron, a Little Egret and a Dunlin.