11th April, 2024

A bright, warm day, the maximum temperature being 18°C, with a light to moderate south-westerly.

Seawatching produced a Manx Shearwater and nine Sandwich Terns.

The Outer Head hosted a Short-eared Owl and a Ring Ouzel while three Shoveler and two Gadwall were on fresh waters. About 10 Siskins were still roaming various sites while a single Brambling was also present.

A Green Woodpecker flying over Bempton Cliffs RSPB was very unusual. A single Short-eared Owl was still in residence.

Short-eared Owl, Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Tony Dixon)