6th April 2025

Sunny throughout, with a high of 12 degrees C although it felt less cold following a switch to easterly winds. Wader interest included two Little Ringed Plovers and a Woodcock. Passerines included one Swallow, four Blackcaps, two Goldcrest, a Willow Warbler, three Redwing, a White Wagtail and one Brambling.

A Red Kite drifted east at Buckton, while sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included two Swallows and three Brambling. A Black Redstart appeared in Bempton village, where two Sand Martins and a Swallow were also recorded.

Brambling, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, by Ian Howard