12th May 2022

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, a blustery west-south-westerly wind and temperatures peaking at 17 degrees C. A Red-rumped Swallow along the cliff top at Breil Nook and then south along the cliffs towards the Fog Station was a highlight early morning. Other notable sightings on the outer head included a Hobby, one Marsh Harrier, a Short-eared Owl, ten Swifts, five Wheatears and a Garden Warbler. Seawatching produced two Red-throated Divers, two Manx Shearwaters, a Whimbrel and 37 Sandwich Terns.

The Black-browed Albatross returned to RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where eight Swifts, six Sand Martins, 111 House Martins and four Yellow Wagtails flew north-west; a Hobby and a Wheatear were also present on the reserve; three Marsh Harriers overflew nearby Buckton.

Tawny Owl, South Landing, by June & Malcolm Fox