26th April 2016

Very strong north-north-west winds continued, bringing occasional snow/hail showers and temperatures reached 6 degrees C. Single Red-throated Diver and Manx Shearwater flew north, together with 296 Fulmars, two Common Scoters and 315 Puffins.

A Brambling in South Dykes felt in keeping with the weather, whilst summer migrants were in short supply.

West of the Dykes, the Great Grey Shrike was seen again at Bempton.

Brambling, South Dykes, by Tony Simpson
Brambling, South Dykes, by Tony Simpson