24th May 2024

Generally overcast with light/moderate winds backing from the south-west to the south-east and temperatures reaching 13 degrees C. A Serin dropped into the Lighthouse crop field briefly early morning before flying off south, with two Icterine Warblers in the same hedgerow. Five Red-backed Shrikes (two males, three females) were in residence, including a male near North Marsh and another in the Gorse Field. Single Short-eared Owl and Water Rail lingered, while waders included single Little Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper and Dunlin together with three Whimbrel. Two Little Egrets also toured the outer head. Passerine migrants included 12 Spotted Flycatchers, a Black Redstart (Lighthouse) and six Wheatears.

RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted an additional four Spotted Flycatchers.

Red-backed Shrike by Lee Johnson
Icterine Warbler, Lighthouse Crop Field, by Lee Johnson