The following summary only includes records from our resident birders’ health walks and garden sightings; consequently, it provides a mere snapshot of the true scale of our spring migration.
The weather consisted of light/moderate north-north-westerly winds, sunny intervals and occasional showers, with temperatures peaking at 12 degrees C. Seven Pink-footed Geese, a Marsh Harrier, nine Whimbrel, 11 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and a Bonxie flew north past the Fog Station.
Sightings on the headland included two Pink-footed Geese, one Barnacle Goose, single pairs of Gadwall and Shoveler, three Tufted Ducks, single pairs of Red-legged and Grey Partridges, four Whimbrel, a Bar-tailed Godwit and single Short-eared Owl and Long-eared Owls. Passerine interest included a Grasshopper Warbler, two singing Garden Warblers, a Redwing, 12 Wheatear, three White Wagtails and six Yellow Wagtails. In addition, a pair of Grey Partridge and a Fieldfare were recorded at Bempton.
