9th April 2023

A moderate to fresh south-easterly with variable cloud and a maximum temperature of 10°C.

Seawatching was largely uneventful with highlights of a single Shoveler, 23 Common Scoter and 11 Red-throated Divers.

A drake Garganey graced Thornwick Pools while nine Mute Swans and the long-staying Whooper were at The Lakes. A Marsh Harrier toured the Outer Head during the morning and three Shoveler, three Brambling and the Rose-ringed Parakeet were also seen in the area. There was an increase in Swallow numbers with 9 reported and 33 Sand Martins counted over the west side of the village. The first Common Whitethroat of the year was at South Landing. Five Redwing and six Fieldfare were seen in the village.

Seventy Pink-footed Geese flew over Bempton village.

Garganey, Thornwick Pools by Ian Howard