Definite indications of the early stages of Spring today and not just in the fantastic weather. Returning seabirds were much in evidence at cliff sites with good numbers of Razorbill and Guillemot both below and on the cliffs and three Puffins off shore at North Landing and another at Bempton. Pied Wagtails are scarce on the headland in winter so 5 on the north side were indicative of migrants (1 at Thornwick and 4 at North Marsh). Elsewhere a singing Corn Bunting at Bempton also brought a welcome feeling of Spring. Despite ongoing conservation work at Thornwick the site still held a Barn Owl, 8 Snipe and a pair of Stonechat (with the male singing).
