16th July 2025

Light rain early morning soon cleared to leave a bright day, with light northerly winds and a high of 20 degrees C. Up to five Minke Whales were recorded, with most sightings off RSPB Bempton Cliffs, although a lone individual fed off the Fog Station. A calling Bee-eater was reported from the reserve at Bempton, although it wasn’t seen. An evening seawatch from the outer head featured five Arctic Terns and two Little Gulls.

Green Sandpiper, Thornwick Pools, by Alan Walkington