Despite a bright start, it was a generally overcast day with a light/moderate south-easterly wind developing and temperatures reaching six degrees C. A Manx Shearwater flew south on the seawatch, with the year’s first Lesser Black-backed Gull moving north. Bottlenose Dolphins were again evident, with up to 15 present off the Fog Station/RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Typical of a relatively still day in early March, Puffins appeared in numbers, with three off the Fog Station, 15 at North Landing and 30 off ‘Grandstand’ RSPB Bempton Cliffs; two Short-eared Owls and a Marsh Harrier were also seen on the reserve and two Lapland Buntings continued in residence at nearby Buckton.
In addition, notable sightings on the outer head included the Velvet Scoter (South Landing), two Gadwall, three Goldcrests, the wintering Siberian Chiffchaff and 60 Redwing.
