29th April 2026

Sunny throughout, with a moderate north-easterly wind and a high of 13 degrees C. A Bonxie flew north during a seawatch that also featured four Sandwich Terns and two Red-throated Divers. Three Swifts, a Cuckoo and two reeling Grasshopper Warblers were all new for the year. Additional sightings included the singing Cetti’s Warbler (near South Dykes), three Yellow Wagtails, three Wheatears and a Redpoll.

Buckton attracted a creamcrown Marsh Harrier, a Wheatear and two Yellow Wagtails.

Wheatear, Water Lane, by Dean Evans
Yellow Wagtail, Thornwick Pools, by Alan Walkington