13th April 2026

Sunny throughout, with a light east-south-easterly wind developing and maximum of 14 degrees C. Passerine migrants included a Ring Ouzel (Hartendale), two Common Redstarts (Hartendale, North Landing) and a Black Redstart (Golf Course) alongside four Common Whitethroats, two Fieldfares, a Redwing, four Yellow Wagtails and three Siskins.

A Merlin flew west over Bempton village, where single Fieldfare and Wheatear were also present. The nearby reserve hosted six Wheatears and a White Wagtail.

Redstart, Hartendale, by Dave Aitken
Blackcap, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, by Ian Howard