A cold north-easterly wind strengthened during a largely overcast day that featured sleet showers and temperatures pegged back at four degrees C. There was one standout: the return of the Black-browed Albatross to RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Having first appeared in early summer in previous years, its arrival in early spring was a surprise – first seen prior to mid-day, it was still present early evening. Seawatching off the outer head was rewarded with three Velvet Scoters and a Blue Fulmar flying north. Away from the sea, a Little Owl was located near Sixpenny and a Scandinavian Rock Pipit visited Thornwick Pools.
