7th July 2026

Cloudy but warm again, maximum temperature 27°C. Winds light westerly.

Seawatching highlights comprised a Mediterranean Gull, 14 Manx Shearwaters. and two Minke Whales.

A singing Quail remained at Old Fall and a juvenile Cuckoo was also seen on the Outer Head while a Hobby was at South Dykes and a Little Egret at Head Farm.

A further six Minke Whales were feeding off Bempton Cliffs RSPB and two more Quails were on the reserve.

Kittiwakes, Fog Station (Brett Richards)