17th March 2026

Sunny skies dominated after an overcast start; there were moderate south-west winds and a high of 15 degrees C. Four Pintail flew south during the morning seawatch, while a Red Kite again flew west over South Landing/Mid Dykes. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Water Rail, one Woodcock, a Lesser Black-backed Gull, one Short-eared Owl, two Chiffchaff, two Goldcrest and a Grey Wagtail. Two Dunlin were on the nearby Cliff Lane flash.

Water Rail, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, by Will Scott