The following summarises only the records from our resident birders’ health walks and garden sightings; consequently, it provides a mere snapshot of the true scale of our spring migration.
A sunny day, with light south-west winds and temperatures peaking at 14 degrees C. Sightings included a Little Grebe, one Water Rail, a Jack Snipe, 56 Sand Martins, a Redwing, male Common Redstart, two Wheatears and two White Wagtails. Highlights from Buckton/Bempton included a Short-eared Owl, two Grey Partridges and two Ring Ouzels.
