21st April 2023

A strong north-easterly limited the temperature to 11°C and eventually brought rain by late afternoon.

The weather seems to have choked off inbound migration of summer passerine migrants. Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Sand Martins, Swallows are all in similar numbers as they have been for several days. Three Brambling and a single Redwing were using the Outer Head as a launchpad for their crossing of the North Sea. The North Marsh area held the long-staying Whooper Swan, five Mute Swans, and four Shovelers.

Gannets, Bempton Cliffs by Alan Walkington