7th May 2026

The wind switched to a light southerly and the afternoon temperature responded by rising to 15°C.

The Pied Flycatcher remained at Old Fall, other passerine migrants included two Wheatears and four Yellow Wagtails while a Hooded Crow was seen again at the lighthouse and three Barnacle Geese flew south. Corn Buntings still feature at Bempton Cliffs RSPB with a flock of more than 50 present.

Wheatear, Outer Head (Alan Walkington)