9th April, 2024

Steady rain all afternoon followed a murky morning with a light southerly veering westerly. The maximum temperature was 11°C.

Fifty six Common Scoters passed the Fog Station with a Yellow Wagtail overhead.

A Little Ringed Plover and a Lesser Whitethroat were both firsts for the year. A Marsh Harrier overflew Thornwick Pools. Village gardens continued to host about 25 mobile Siskins and a Brambling.

A Ring Ouzel and a Redstart were noted at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where two Short-eared Owls remained.

Shelduck, South Landing (J.& M. Fox)