25th May 2024

The weather consisted overcast skies, very light onshore winds and a high of 13 degrees C. Two Great Northern Divers flew north during the seawatch, as did two Arctic Terns, 38 Sandwich Terns, 431 Puffins and seven Manx Shearwaters. Single Gadwall, Common Sandpiper and five Corn Buntings frequented the outer head. A male Red-backed Shrike remained around Thornwick Pools, while Hobby and Spotted Flycatcher were at South Dykes.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Little Egret flying north-west and a Marsh Harrier moving south-east.

Red-backed Shrike, Thornwick, by Andy Hood
Spotted Flycatcher, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, by Ian Howard (24/05)