4th May 2018

A bright, relatively sunny day, with light south-westerlies and temperatures reaching 15 degrees C. During the seawatch, two Tufted Ducks flew south, whilst three Arctic Terns, 26 Sandwich Terns and 283 Puffins flew north. 

Single Pink-footed Goose and Wigeon were present, with wader interest including a Whimbrel and two Little Ringed Plovers. A late Redwing sheltered in Old Fall during the morning, whilst two Goldcrest were also relatively late. Additional passerine interest included two Pied Flycatchers, 30 Willow Warblers, seven Sedge Warblers, three Reed Warblers, two Garden Warblers, 14 Blackcap, 42 Whitethroats, six Whinchat, 35 Wheatears (inc. three Greenland), two Tree Pipits and three Corn Buntings.

Fulmar, Flamborough, by Don Hustings