2nd May 2026

Winds were light and varied in direction, sunny during the morning with increasing cloud during the afternoon and the temperature rose to 20°C.

Seawatching highlights involved a Manx Shearwater, two Little Egrets and two Golden Plovers. The first Hobby of the years was over Thornwick Pools while a Red Kite and a Marsh Harrier were among other raptors seen on the Outer Head. Passerine sightings featured a Hooded Crow, two Garden Warblers, White Wagtail, nine Yellow Wagtails and a Black Redstart. Seven Whimbrel were also logged.

A Red Kite was also seen over Bempton Cliffs RSPB where two Whimbrel, a Ring Ouzel, Garden Warbler and two Yellow Wagtails were among commoner migrants. The Buckton area attracted ten Yellow Wagtails and a Marsh Harrier was at Speeton Moor.

Marsh Harrier, Lighthouse Road (Andrew Allport)