9th June 2022

The weather consisted of light/moderate south-westerly winds, sunny intervals and temperatures reaching a high of 20 degrees C. A female/immature male Common Rosefinch photographed along Old Fall Hedge mid-morning was the day’s highlight, while yesterday’s female Red-backed Shrike remained at South Landing.

Typical of the month, there was a notable passage of Canada Geese, with 169 logged during the day. A migrant Reed Warbler sang from cover on the edge of the Golf Course, while there were four Corn Buntings south of the lighthouse. Continuing its daily run, the Black-browed Albatross spent a considerable portion of the day sat on the cliffs at Bempton.

Red-backed Shrike, South Landing, by Andy Hood
Red-backed Shrike, South Landing, by Rob Little