4th April 2025

Sunny throughout, with moderate north-north-easterly winds and a high of 11 degrees C. Wader interest included 15 Curlews and a Bar-tailed Godwit, while two Shelduck, the drake Shoveler and three Little Grebes were also present. A Merlin on the outer head later flew west. There were indications of migrants arriving into the colder coastal air, including two House Martins, five Sand Martins and eight Swallows, as well as three White Wagtails and a male ‘Continental-type’ Stonechat. Two Brambling included a single at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Brambling, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, by Tony Dixon