A bright day, with sunny intervals, a light northerly wind and temperatures reaching eight degrees C. The legacy of yesterday’s arrival was still very evident, with six Woodcock, a Black Redstart, 225 Robins, two Wheatear, 16 Goldcrests, 32 Chiffchaff, a Blackcap, 40 Blackbirds, a White Wagtail, 30 Chaffinch, a Brambling and a Snow Bunting all recorded. In addition, the year’s first Little Ringed Plover appeared at Thornwick Pools, a Marsh Harrier flew south, an arrival of 24 Sand Martins included 16 at South Dykes, while a Willow Warbler was also new at Thornwick.
Notable sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included 35 Golden Plovers flying north-west, 49 Robins and a Wheatear; a Siskin was in the nearby village.
