18th April 2018

A relatively bright day, with significantly increased temperatures in a light southerly wind. Seawatching was quiet, with relatively few auks present, although 25 Purple Sandpipers remained in residence and a Sandwich Tern flew south. 

North Marsh attracted a female Shoveler, whilst an increase in migrants was reflected by the arrival of two Black-tailed Godwits and a Little Ringed Plover; both new for the year. A Ring Ouzel and Lesser Whitethroat frequented the Bay Brambles during the morning, with four Brambling attending a feeder in the village.

Black-tailed Godwit, Flamborough, by Andy Hood
Wheatear, Oceanview, by Andy Hood