10th May 2026

Dry with sunny intervals during the morning, a moderate north-easterly and a maximum temperature of 12°C.

A ‘Calonectris‘ shearwater flew north off the Fog Station but unfortunately defied specific identification. Otherwise the main seawatching highlight was ten Manx Shearwaters.

Two Little Ringed Plovers were at Thornwick Pools were the drake Pintail was still in residence. There was a male Black Redstart at the Fog Station and a Bar-tailed Godwit at Cattlemere. Raptor interest included a Hobby west of Danes Dyke and a Red Kite over the Outer Head. The Hoopoe was seen again at Stonepit Lane, Bempton during the morning only, remaining frustratingly elusive.

Black Redstart, Fog Station (Dean Evans)