18th June 2020

Moderate northerly winds throughout an overcast day, with rain during the afternoon; temperatures reached 13 degrees C. During the morning seawatch, two Shoveler, a Manx Shearwater, three Sandwich Terns and a Bonxie flew north.

Single Teal and Tufted Duck were in situ, whilst wader interest included two Little Ringed Plovers, a Whimbrel and four Curlew; the latter typically starting to increase in number during the latter half of June.  The only migrant passerine was a Reed Warbler singing at Old Fall. 

Notable sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included 74 Common Scoters, one Curlew and a Bonxie. 

Ghost Moth, South Landing, by Andrew Allport