26th March 2021

Moderate/strong south-south-westerly winds veered westerly later and gradually dropped in strength; sunny intervals and occasional showers with temperatures peaking at 11 degrees C. A dark-bellied Brent Goose and six Eider flew north during the seawatch. The Little Grebe was still in residence at Thornwick Pools, whilst a Dunlin was on seasonal flood near North Marsh. Migrant passerines included eight Chiffchaff, a male Wheatear and a Black Redstart (Hartendale).

Wheatear, Thornwick Nab, by Craig Thomas