2nd April 2016

Light/moderate southerly winds featured throughout a day that started with light rain, before sunshine prevailed during the afternoon. During the seawatch, a drake Goosander flew north and 25 Purple Sandpipers frequented the Outer Head.

Migrants included ten Goldcrests, seven Sand Martin, two Swallows, 13 Chiffchaff, one Blackcap, three Redwing, five Wheatear, a Black Redstart and one White Wagtail.

West of the Dykes, Bempton Cliffs RSPB hosted two Chiffchaff, a Blackcap and 50 Meadow Pipits.

Wheatear, Fog Station, by Alan Walkington
Wheatear, Fog Station, by Alan Walkington