18th March 2025

The weather consisted of light/moderate south-easterly winds, sunny skies and a high of 12 degrees C. A Wood Lark that flew north-west over Lighthouse Road was the highlight of a relatively productive day that also featured single Red Kite and Merlin over the outer head. Spring’s first Wheatear frequented the cliff top at Thornwick Camp, while additional sightings included eight Chiffchaff, a Fieldfare and three Redwing. A Marsh Harrier appeared over fields between North Dykes and Bempton village.

Mute Swans, Thornwick Pools, by Brett Richards