14th August 2025

Light westerly winds, sunny intervals and a best of 26 degrees C. A juvenile Roseate Tern provided the highlight of a morning seawatch that also featured 122 Teal, 88 Oystercatchers, 38 Whimbrel and five Black-tailed Godwits all moving south. Two Sooty Shearwaters and a juvenile Caspian Gull were also recorded. The hepatic Cuckoo remained in residence on the outer head along with a Little Egret, a Hobby, one Green Sandpiper, 20 Yellow Wagtails, a Whinchat and a Crossbill. An additional four Yellow Wagtails were noted at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Cuckoo, North Marsh by Phil Cunningham