8th April 2026

Sunny, with a light onshore wind establishing, ensuring temperatures reached no higher than 13 degrees C. Six Sandwich Terns flew north during a seawatch. Four Pink-footed Geese lingered, but two Dunlin and a Little Ringed Plover were newly arrived, while a Marsh Harrier flew over South Landing. Passerine migrants included 115 Sand Martins, a House Martin, 19 Swallows, four Goldcrests, three Blackcap, 51 Chiffchaff, a Redstart, 15 Wheatear, a Grey Wagtail, one Redpoll and a single Twite.

A Red Kite was recorded at Buckton. Nearby, a Marsh Harrier, two Willow Warblers and four Wheatears were recorded at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, with eight Grey Partridges, 40 Yellowhammers and ten Corn Buntings at Wandale Farm.

Pink-footed Goose, Oceanview, by Andy Hood