A light easterly wind developed in the afternoon of another sunny day, with temperatures peaking at nine degrees C. The year’s first two Common Terns were recorded during a seawatch that also featured 84 Sandwich Terns and eight Eider. A Great Northern Diver was on the sea between South Dykes and Sewerby early morning. A male Redstart on the outer head and a Crossbill near South Landing were also new for the year. Additional records included a Fieldfare, five singing Willow Warblers at Thornwick, one Wheatear, a Yellow Wagtail and a Corn Bunting. RSPB Bempton Cliffs attracted two Short-eared Owls, a Willow Warbler, two Wheatears, another male Redstart, one White Wagtail, a Yellow Wagtail and a lone Redpoll.
