25th March 2023

A blustery wind initially from the west-north-west veered northerly later during a largely overcast day featuring occasional sunny intervals and light showers; temperatures peaked at nine degrees C. The Thornwick waters attracted seven Mute Swans, the long-staying Whooper Swan, 26 Teal and 12 Coot. Puffins arrived back in numbers, with 500 at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where three Chiffchaffs, five Redwing and ten Bottlenose Dolphins were also recorded.

Barn Owl, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, by Jim Atkinson