18th March 2023

A relatively overcast day, with some sunny intervals, light winds generally from an easterly direction and temperatures peaking at 12 degrees C. Two Red Kites toured the headland once again, but a Short-eared Owl near North Landing was new. The Rose-ringed Parakeet commuted between the outer head and North Landing. Passerine migrants included six Chiffchaff, 16 Redwing, one Fieldfare, a Grey Wagtail and a Scandinavian Rock Pipit.

A Sand Martin flew south-east through RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where the long-staying Black Redstart remained.

Short-eared Owl, North Landing, by Rob Little