3rd April 2023

The weather consisted of relatively light south-east winds, sunny intervals and temperatures reaching a maximum of ten degrees C. Single Pale-bellied Brent Goose and Sandwich Tern flew past the outer head during a seawatch, although most attention was focussed on the land. Highlights included a Firecrest (Old Fall), a Long-eared Owl (Lighthouse Grassland) and three Black Redstarts. Additional migrants totals included a Red Kite, two Woodcock, a Willow Warbler, 18 Chiffchaff, four Goldcrest, two Fieldfare, 21 Redwing, ten Wheatears, three White Wagtails and a Brambling.

Two White Wagtails and ten Chiffchaff were along Hoddy Cows Lane, Buckton, with a Black Redstart, two Blackcap and seven Chiffchaff at nearby RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

‘continental’ Robin, Old Fall, by Brett Richards