1st May 2026

The wind changed to a southerly direction, the clear skies remained and the temperature responded by reaching a summery 25°C by late afternoon.

Many more hirundines were seen around the Outer Head including two Red-rumped Swallows at the Lighthouse Car Park mid-afternoon although they flew off after a few minutes towards Head Farm, not to be seen again. Other sightings included a drake Pintail at Thornwick Pools, a Goosander, two Hooded Crows in the Head Farm area, two Marsh Harriers, ten Whimbrel, a Garden Warbler, three Grasshopper Warblers, a Wheatear and six Yellow Wagtails.

Highlights at Bempton Cliffs RSPB included a Ring Ouzel and a Garden Warbler.

Red-rumped Swallows, Lighthouse Car Park (Andrew Allport)
Red-rumped Swallow, Lighthouse Car Park (Andrew Allport)