31st May 2026

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, an increasing westerly wind and a high of 22 degrees C. Spring’s second Hoopoe surprised when a single flew west over the village at 0815hrs heading towards Croft’s Hill. Elsewhere, a Red Kite toured the outer head and a Hobby dashed through North Landing. Additional migrants included a singing Reed Warbler in the Bay Brambles and a Crossbill at South Dykes.

Sightings from Bempton (RSPB reserve and Cliff Lane/Metlands) included two Grey Partridges, four Yellow Wagtails, 700 Painted Lady butterflies and 190 Red Admirals.

Fox, Oceanview, by Andy Hood