14th May 2021

Light northerly winds throughout, with overcast skies and spells of persistent light rain, especially in the morning; temperatures reached nine degrees C. Two Dotterel were located in a field near Sykes Plantation mid-morning and remained in situ for several hours; nearby, the Hoopoe continued to show occasionally in the Gorse Field. Elsewhere, a Hobby hunted the skies near South Landing and Thornwick Pools hosted single Little Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper, with a Golden Plover overflying the outer head. Passerine migrants were scarce, but included a Garden Warbler, two Spotted Flycatchers, nine Wheatears, a White Wagtail, a Lesser Redpoll and four Siskin – three Corn Buntings, including a singing male, were also near Sykes Plantation. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included Short-eared Owl, Marsh Harrier and four Wheatears; a Hobby overflew fields on the edge of Buckton.

Dotterel (female), by Andrew Allport
Dotterel (male), by Andrew Allport
Spotted Flycatcher, by Lee Johnson