14th March 2024

Another relatively mild day, with a moderate south-westerly wind, sunny intervals and light showers; temperatures reached 14 degrees C. It proved to be a good day for scarce visitors, with three Mandarin Ducks at South Landing and a Green Woodpecker at South Dykes less than annual. Two White Wagtails graced the flood at South Landing, while an influx of Chiffchaffs (12) and Goldcrests (8) took place. Additional migrants on the outer head included a Jack Snipe, one Woodcock, 53 Redwing, a Fieldfare and four Siskin.

Migrants also arrived at RSPB Bempton Cliffs including ten Chiffchaffs and 11 Goldcrests, together with a Little Egret and two Golden Plovers.

Mandarin, South Landing, by Rob Little
Mandarin, South Landing, by Brett Richards