Category: Sightings

The weather consisted of overcast skies, a blustery westerly wind and temperatures reaching 12 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included three Sandwich Terns flying north; a pod of at least 14 Bottlenose Dolphins also moved south past the Fog Station. Two Blackcaps were new and 81 Redwing represented an increase, while two Black Redstarts were located on the outer head; one having been present on previous days, but the other a potential new arrival. In addition, the Black-browed Albatross continued to entertain visitors at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Blustery westerly winds featured throughout a day of sunny intervals and occasional showers, with temperatures reaching 12 degrees C. A lone Whimbrel flew north along with a Sandwich Tern during the morning’s seawatch. A pair of Velvet Scoters were off South Landing, whilst Thornwick Pools attracted 16 Teal and two Little Ringed Plovers. Elsewhere, the run of Black Redstarts continued when a lone bird was located just east of the village. The Black-browed Albatross remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs where there was an improvement in ‘visible migration’ resulting from the westerly airflow: a Short-eared Owl, 400 Meadow Pipits and five Siskins flew north-west.

A strong north-westerly wind gusted force 7 during an afternoon of showers and daytime temperatures dipping to five degrees C. The Black-browed Albatross made a relatively unusual visit to the outer head early morning, where it lingered off the Seawatch Observatory before returning to RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Additional seawatch records included a dark-bellied Brent Goose, five Bar-tailed Godwits and eight Sandwich Terns; a Bonxie was also recorded off Bempton. Passerine migrants maintained a winter flavour and included five Redwing, two Fieldfare and three Siskin.

The weather consisted of cold north-westerly winds, sunny intervals and temperatures peaking at eight degrees C. Seawatch highlights included a Blue Fulmar, 318 Fulmars, a Manx Shearwater and a Sandwich Tern all flying north. The Mute Swan, two Wigeon and 42 Teal were divided between Thornwick Pools/Lakes and North Marsh, with two Little Ringed Plovers also at the former site. Passerine migrants included the long-staying Siberian Chiffchaff, three Goldcrests, 13 Redwing and a Brambling. In addition, the Black-browed Albatross continued to frequent the cliffs at Staple Newk, Bempton.

Cold conditions continued, with gusty north-westerly winds, sunny intervals and temperatures rising to seven degrees C. Six Sandwich Terns flew north during the morning’s seawatch, while the Siberian Chiffchaff remained at Thornwick. The Black-browed Albatross spent the majority of the day sitting on the cliffs at Bempton, with a Marsh Harrier north over the village and a Bonxie on the sea.

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, a light south-westerly wind and temperatures reaching 10 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included a Goosander, a Blue Fulmar, one Manx Shearwater, ten Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 11 Sandwich Terns flying north. The rocks on the outer head attracted 16 Purple Sandpipers and an impressive count of 176 Grey Seals. Thornwick hosted three Little Ringed Plovers and the Siberian Chiffchaff. Additional migrants included a Swallow, one Goldcrest, two Blackcaps and two Brambling. Once again most attention focussed at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where the Black-browed Albatross continued to entertain; a Marsh Harrier and 26 Meadow Pipits flew north-west while five Corn Buntings headed south-east.

A change in the weather prompted an upturn in the birding, with a moderate south-easterly developing during a relatively bright day while temperatures peaked at ten degrees C. The seawatch was relatively quiet, although a total of 26 Sandwich Terns flew north. Thornwick Pools attracted two Little Ringed Plovers and a Water Rail, with a Ring Ouzel and the long-staying Siberian Chiffchaff nearby. Other migrants included the year’s first Sand Martin, four Swallows, four Blackcap, the first Willow Warblers (three), 25 Chiffchaffs, three Wheatears, a White Wagtail and four Brambling. The Black-browed Albatross lingered at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where a Black Redstart frequented cliff top fields. Nearby, Buckton attracted single Willow Warbler, Ring Ouzel and Wheatear along with ten Chiffchaffs.

An overcast, slightly misty day, with a light south-easterly wind and temperatures reaching ten degrees C. Conditions again proved favourable for an arrival of migrants: two Whimbrel and 32 Sandwich Terns flew north on the outer head, while a pair of Little Ringed Plovers were on Thornwick Pools. Passerine migrants included lone Sand Martin and three Swallows, eight Willow Warblers, the Siberian Chiffchaff, six Blackcap, a Common Whitethroat, two Ring Ouzel, a Fieldfare, 11 Wheatear and a Siskin. In addition to the Black-browed Albatross, RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted a Bonxie, one Short-eared Owl, Blackcap and Willow Warbler and a Brambling.

Sunny intervals featured throughout a day of light/moderate south-westerly winds and temperatures reaching 15 degrees C. RSPB Bempton Cliffs provided the main focus of attention, with visitors entertained by fly-over Ospreys at 1135hrs and 1845hrs, a Firecrest in and around the car-park, as well as the Black-browed Albatross; additional records there included single Marsh Harrier, Bonxie, House Martin, Whitethroat and Yellow Wagtail.

Sightings east of the Dykes included one Goldeneye, a Red Kite, three Little Ringed Plovers, 13 Willow Warblers, the Siberian Chiffchaff, nine Blackcaps, three Whitethroats, 41 Wheatears, five Redwing, a Ring Ouzel, a Yellow Wagtail, two White Wagtails and two Brambling.

A light easterly wind established late morning during a day of sunny intervals and top temperatures of 13 degrees C. A Manx Shearwater flew south and four Sandwich Terns headed north during the seawatch, while Thornwick Pools hosted a Goldeneye and one Little Ringed Plover. Two Red Kites were watched from the Dykes; passerine migrants included two House Martins, 39 Sand Martins, 27 Wheatear, 29 Redwing, two Ring Ouzels and three Brambling. Three White Storks that circled east along the cliffs at Buckton were a surprise, but they weren’t observed over the outer head; the same trio had earlier flown south at Long Nab, Scarborough and were later watched heading south again in Lincolnshire and presumably originated from the Knepp introduction. In addition, a White Wagtail was also seen at Buckton. Nearby, the Black-browed Albatross remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, a moderate south-easterly wind and temperatures peaking at 11 degrees C. A Little Gull and 38 Sandwich Terns flew north during the morning’s seawatch, with the Goldeneye still at Thornwick and a male Marsh Harrier west over the village. However, most attention was focussed on migrant passerines, including a Jay west over the Golf Course, two Sedge Warblers, the Siberian Chiffchaff (singing at Thornwick), 19 Willow Warblers, four Common Whitethroats, 16 Blackcap, one Fieldfare, a Ring Ouzel, one White Wagtail, a Black Redstart, 13 Wheatears and four Brambling. The Black-browed Albatross remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, with House Martin, Wheatear and 42 Corn Buntings also there, while two Wheatears and presumably the aforementioned Jay were at Buckton.

A moderate south-south-easterly featured throughout a relatively bright day, with temperatures reaching 12 degrees C. Four Pochard flying south during the seawatch were unusual, while 101 Sandwich Terns headed in the same direction. Two singing Grasshopper Warblers were on the outer head, with other notable passerine records single female Common Redstart and Pied Flycatcher. Additional migrants included an Osprey south-east past RSPB Bempton Cliffs/Thornwick, a Fieldfare, two Redwing, four Common Whitethroats, eight Wheatears and two Yellow Wagtails. The Black-browed Albatross remained at Bempton until mid-morning when it flew out to sea and there were no further reports; a male Ring Ouzel was at the cliff top at nearby Buckton.

Moderate south/south-east winds pegged temperatures to a maximum of 12 degrees C during a largely sunny day. The year’s first Arctic Tern flew north on the seawatch, with a Blue Fulmar south; four Bottlenose Dolphins also headed north.

Passerine migrants included the year’s first two Lesser Whitethroats and three Whinchat (Gorse Field, Bempton, Buckton). Other notable records included two Grasshopper Warblers, a Sedge Warbler, eight Common Whitethroats, the Siberian Chiffchaff, 17 Willow Warblers, 16 Wheatears, a Common Redstart and a Siskin. Although there were no signs of the Black-browed Albatross, RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted a Ring Ouzel, with another at Buckon, where Marsh Harrier, White Wagtail and 13 Wheatear were also present. Intriguingly, there was a report of a potential Great Spotted Cuckoo in off the sea at Bempton, although the bird couldn’t be relocated.

With a switch to a south-westerly airflow after prolonged south-easterlies and warmer temperatures (15 degrees C), there were high hopes that the day would produce and so it proved. An Alpine Swift flew south-east at RSPB Bempton Cliffs at 1127hrs, although there were no additional sightings. The Black-browed Albatross also returned to its favoured cliffs at Staple Newk; other notable records from the Bempton area included a Ring Ouzel and a Yellow Wagtail. Two Ring Ouzels were at nearby Buckton, along with a Lesser Whitethroat and a White Wagtail.

A Hooded Crow graced the outer head along with three Whimbrel, a Short-eared Owl, two Grasshopper Warblers, 13 Willow Warblers, 29 Chiffchaff, 17 Blackcap, six Common Whitethroats, two Ring Ouzels, three Fieldfares, ten Wheatears, a Whinchat, two Common Redstarts, a Black Redstart, two White Wagtails, three Yellow Wagtails and a Corn Bunting.

The weather consisted of light/moderate northerly winds, sunny intervals after an overcast morning and temperatures peaking at 11 degrees C. A Manx Shearwater and eight Sandwich Terns flew north on an otherwise quiet seawatch. Ever scarce, a ringtail Hen Harrier hunted the outer head briefly early morning before heading west past Old Fall. Migrants included a House Martin, a Jay, two Sedge Warblers, three Grasshopper Warblers, the year’s first Reed Warbler (Thornwick), 19 Blackcap, a Ring Ouzel (Thornwick), a Common Redstart, a Fieldfare, two Yellow Wagtails and a Corn Bunting. Bempton hosted a Ring Ouzel and Buckton a lone Whinchat.

A day of moderate northerlies, sunny intervals with an occasional sea fret drifting onshore and temperatures peaking at nine degrees C. The Goldeneye lingered on Thornwick Pools and a couple of Sandwich Terns flew past the Fog Station. Passerine interest included 25 Chiffchaffs, 22 Blackcaps, two Grasshopper Warblers, a Sedge Warbler and a White Wagtail.

It was a sunny day, with moderate northerly winds and temperatures peaking at 11 degrees C. Thornwick Pools hosted a Goldeneye, one Wigeon, two Little Ringed Plovers and a Snipe, while the Siberian Chiffchaff lingered nearby. Elsewhere, a Marsh Harrier flew east over the Dykes and two Grasshopper Warblers remained on the outer head.

The settled, sunny and (very) dry weather continued, with moderate north-easterly winds and temperatures reaching 11 degrees C. Notable seawatch records included six Red-throated Divers, four Manx Shearwaters, 16 Sandwich Terns, an Arctic Tern and two Bonxies. North Marsh attracted a pair of Gadwall, while the Goldeneye remained on Thornwick Pools. A ringtail Hen Harrier flew east over Sykes Plantation mid-morning, while a Green Sandpiper at Thornwick Pools was new. Passerine records included four House Martins, the long-staying Siberian Chiffchaff, two Reed Warblers, a Grasshopper Warbler, a female Common Redstart and three Wheatears. The Black-browed Albatross returned to RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where a White Wagtail was also recorded; three Yellow Wagtails were at nearby Buckton.

Blustery north-easterly winds featured throughout a relatively bright day, with temperatures reaching 12 degrees C. Initially at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, the Black-browed Albatross flew south past the Fog Station at 0910hrs and there were no further signs. Other notable seawatch records included five Manx Shearwaters north and 12 Sandwich Terns south. Thornwick Pools hosted two Gadwall, a Wigeon, the long-staying Goldeneye and one Little Ringed Plover. A Little Owl was on the outer head, while passerine migrants included a Hooded Crow that toured the outer head before settling on fields near North Marsh.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included single Grasshopper Warbler, White Wagtail, Brambling and 92 Corn Buntings. However, better still a Hawfinch was discovered in Bempton village.

The weather remained in its current rut – moderate NNE to NE winds, sunny though becoming progressively cloudy by late afternoon and the temperature reaching 12°C though feeling much colder in exposed places.

Seawatching highlights included a Manx Shearwater and a Bonxie flew north while two Sandwich Terns passed in the opposite direction.

Thornwick Pools still played host to a Goldeneye, two Gadwall and a Wigeon while the scrub there held several singing warblers in the form of two Blackcaps, four Lesser Whitethroats, five Whitethroats, nine Willow Warblers and a Chiffchaff. A Hooded Crow was again present on fields by Breil Nook.

A Grasshopper Warbler reeled at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where a White Wagtail and four Corn Buntings also featured. Further up the cliff, at Buckton, three Yellow Wagtails, a White Wagtail and 17 Corn Buntings were seen.

The weather continued in the now familiar vein of being mainly sunny though cool with the temperature not exceeding 12°C in a light to moderate NE wind.

Morning seawatchers were rewarded by a Blue Fulmar, three Manx Shearwaters and 12 Sandwich Terns.

Thornwick Pools provided the greatest interest away from the sea with six Green Sandpipers (an April record), a Common Sandpiper and a Little Ringed Plover while the Goldeneye, two Gadwall and Wigeon remained. The Outer Head drew a Common Redstart and a Black Redstart with another at Thornwick. Two Swifts headed north over the village.

A Grasshopper Warbler was reeling again at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where 45 Corn Buntings and a White Wagtail were also seen. Buckton Pond attracted a Yellow Wagtail and a Hawfinch briefly visited a garden in Marton.

Cloudier than of late and the wind lighter though still from the northerly quarter. The temperature was again seasonally cool with a maximum of 11°C.

The morning watch at the Fog Station produced three Eiders, seven Common Scoters, a Manx Shearwater, two Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 11 Sandwich Terns and a House Martin.

Thornwick Pools retained its wildfowl with two Gadwall, a Wigeon and a Goldeneye still in residence while The Lakes attracted 10 Mute Swans which equals the local all-time record count. A Whinchat was one of few notable passerines.

The Black-browed Albatross returned to Bempton Cliffs RSPB after a three-day absence.

The seasonally cool weather continues with the temperature only reaching 9°C in a light northerly with cloudy skies.

Seawatching produced the first Common Tern of the year, other highlights being three Sandwich Terns, five Manx Shearwaters, a Bonxie and 27 Common Scoter.

The now familiar assortment of ducks remained at Thornwick Pools – a Goldeneye, the Wigeon was joined by a second and two Gadwall while two Little Ringed Plovers were also seen. A Little Egret overflew the village mid-morning. Passerine interest included two Brambling.

The Black-browed Albatross was present throughout the day and a Bonxie was seen to kill an auk offshore at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

A cloudy day with the light north north-easterly wind veering to easterly by mid-afternoon. It was cool again, the temperature struggled to reach 9°C.

Seawatching highlights included 24 Common Scoter, six Manx Shearwaters, 25 Sandwich Terns and 5 Arctic Terns. A Bonxie was also offshore.

A Tufted Duck was on the sea off Cattlemere while the recent selection of ducks at Thornwick Pools remained. Wader interest included single Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpipers. Two Whinchat were at Thornwick Pools, a Ring Ouzel at the Fog Station and four Brambling in garden locations.

Bempton Cliffs RSPB also attracted a Ring Ouzel and the Black-browed Albatross was present again.

The weather had a warmer feeling being increasingly sunny with a light north-easterly veering to south-easterly and the temperature reaching 12°C.

Seawatching was relatively quiet, the highlights being six Eider, eight Common Scoter, four Lesser-black Backed Gulls, including an intermedius, and single Sandwich and Arctic Terns.

Thornwick Pools hosted two Gadwall, a Wigeon, two Little Ringed Plovers, a Snipe while a Marsh Harrier flew over during the afternoon. A Brambling visited a village garden.

A Bonxie was offshore at Bempton Cliff RSPB, a Whimbrel flew over and single White and Yellow Wagtails were noted.

A mainly sunny day with a light east to south-easterly and a maximum temperature of 13°C.

The morning seawatch produced two Shelduck, two Velvet Scoter and two common Scoter along with eleven Sandwich and eight Common Terns. A Bonxie was offshore again.

Raptors were the main interest away from the sea with a ringtail Hen Harrier flushed from the Lighthouse Grassland, a cream-crown Marsh Harrier past North Landing and a Red Kite at South Landing. Noteable passerines included a Ring Ouzel, a Redstart, and two Wheatears while most of the local warblers are now in residence.

The Black-browed Albatross returned to Bempton Cliffs RSPB and 6 Yellow Wagtails were logged at Buckton Pond.

After very light rain overnight, the wind was light from the south backing east by late afternoon, mainly cloudy and an afternoon maximum of 13°C.

The morning watchers at the Fog Station logged two Gadwall, a Wigeon, a Bar-tailed Godwit and 208 Sandwich Terns. Seven Swallows and three Yellow Wagtails also passed.

Thornwick Pools held ten Mute Swans, a Wigeon and two Little Ringed Plovers. Up to eight Sandwich Terns were off the south cliffs. Passerine highlights included ten Fieldfare, three White and two Yellow Wagtails and three Wheatear.

A singing Wood Warbler graced Bempton Cliffs RSPB where other birds noted included a Garden Warbler, a Redwing, two Ring Ouzel, a Wheatear, a Whinchat, six Yellow Wagtails, two Brambling, 30 Corn Buntings, three Golden Plovers, a Marsh Harrier and finally the Black-browed Albatross.

Overcast and dry throughout the day, the temperature reached 14°C though feeling cool in a strengthening north-westerly.

A light northerly passage of ducks included two Shelduck, a pair of Shoveler and a Pochard. Four Manx Shearwaters, 2 Whimbrel, 16 Sandwich and six Common Terns and two Yellow Wagtails were also logged.

The day had a sense of a mixture of summer migrants trickling in and wintering birds leaving with three Redwings, a Fieldfare, seven Siskin, a Brambling at various locations. Ring Ouzel flew over North Dykes with another at Thornwick. Ten Mute Swans remained at The Lakes while Thornwick Pools which retained the Wigeon and two Little Ringed Plovers. Four Yellow Wagtails were on the Lighthouse Grassland

West of Danes Dyke, a Short-eared Owl dropped into a field at Wandale Farm. Bempton Cliffs RSPB saw a Tufted Duck, Golden Plover, a Green Sandpiper and 2 Bar-tailed Godwits fly NW as did 130 Swallows. Notable passerines included two Redwing, four Wheatear, six Yellow Wagtail, a Brambling and 50 Corn Bunting.

The wind was light from the north-east but veered south-east by early afternoon. Cloudy throughout, the temperate reached a maximum of 13°C.

Morning seawatchers logged five Manx Shearwaters, two Tufted Ducks, three Whimbrel and two Arctic, four Common and 24 Sandwich Terns. Passerines noted included a Wheatear and a Yellow Wagtail.

Ring Ouzels were again on show with one on Bridlington Golf Links and another near the lighthouse. Ten Wheatears was a good count by recent standards, a Garden Warbler was at South Dykes and two Bar-tailed Godwits were at South Landing. The ten Mute Swans remained at The Lakes.

A Swift was over Bempton village and the Black-browed Albatross returned to the cliff late afternoon.

Although overcast for most of the day, light winds varying between south-west and south-east helped raise the temperature to a maximum of 15°C.

During the morning session, seawatchers logged four Manx Shearwaters, 177 Sandwich and nine Common Terns and a Whimbrel.

Notable passerines included a Jay over the Outer Head, a Blue-headed Wagtail near North Marsh, a Yellow Wagtail, a Whinchat at Wold Farm, a male Redstart on the Motorway Hedge, four Wheatears and two Fieldfares. Thornwick Pools held a Shekduck in addition to the Wigeon and the ten Mute Swans at The Lakes.

Sightings at Bempton Cliffs RSPB included single Whimbrel, Short-eared Owl, Jay, Tree Pipit and Whinchat as well as five Yellow Wagtails. Several tens of Corn Buntings, including many singers, continue to be present. Further along the cliff top at Buckton there were five Wheatears, seven Willow Warblers, three Sedge Warblers and 2 Yellow Wagtails.

The temperature reached a maximum of 16°C early afternoon with variable cloud cover and the light north-westerly wind turned south-easterly by late morning.

A Great Northern Diver was the seawatching highlight of the day, other species logged included 15 Common Scoter, a Manx Shearwater, a Knot and nine Sandwich Terns. Two Yellow Wagtails also passed by.

A Cuckoo sang in the South Dykes area with a Garden Warbler close by. Other migrants on the Outer Head included a Tree Pipit, a Ring Ouzel and a Whinchat at the Fog Station, a Redwing, four Wheatears, a White Wagtail and a Whimbrel over Thornwick Bay. A late report referred to a Little Egret over the village yesterday evening.

A Whimbrel called over Bempton village and a White and three Yellow Wagtails were at Buckton Pond.

The moderate south-westerly brought a rise in temperatures with an afternoon maximum of 19°C. Early evening saw a band of light rain, the first significant precipitation for several weeks.

The seawatching tally showed a similar pattern to recent days, highlights being a single Manx Shearwater and Whimbrel and 172 Sandwich, one Common, and three Arctic Terns. A Yellow Wagtail also passed.

A cream-crown Marsh Harrier was over the Outer Head during the morning. It was apparent that there had been a small influx of new birds as shown by a Black Redstart at North Landing, single Pied and Spotted Flycatchers, a Whinchat, 14 Wheatears, four Yellow Wagtails and a Tree Pipit. The Ring Ouzel at the Fog Station remained. A Fieldfare and a Brambling were also noted. Common Sandpipers were seen at Thornwick Pools and High Stacks.

Bempton Cliffs RSPB hosted two Ring Ouzel.

Blustery northerly winds returned, pegging temperatures to a maximum of ten degrees C during a day of sunny intervals. Seawatch highlights included a Blue Fulmar north past the outer head and Bempton Cliffs; additional sightings past the former included two Manx Shearwaters, five Sandwich Terns and 809 Puffins flying north. A clear out of passerine migrants was obvious, with lone Willow Warbler and Fieldfare at Old Fall and single Siskin and Brambling in a village garden, where a Swift was also recorded. The Black-browed Albatross returned to RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

A south-easterly wind established during a sunny day, with temperatures peaking at 13 degrees C. Thirteen Red-throated Divers featured during the morning’s seawatch, as did 43 Sandwich Terns (north) and a Common Tern. Thornwick Pools hosted a Wigeon, two Little Ringed Plovers and a Common Sandpiper. The Black-browed Albatross remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, whilst three Ring Ouzels were located on the headland; one near the Lighthouse, another at Bempton and a single at Buckton. Lone Redwing and Fieldfare were also in residence.

A southerly wind featured throughout a largely overcast day (after a sunny start), with temperatures reaching 13 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included four Tufted Ducks and 85 Common Scoter flying south, along with 113 Sandwich Terns and a single Common Tern also recorded. Ten Mute Swans remained on Thornwick Lakes, while the nearby Pools hosted a Wigeon, a Ringed Plover, two Little Ringed Plovers, one Dunlin and a Common Sandpiper. A Marsh Harrier flew south over the Lighthouse, with it/another south over Speeton. An arrival of Swifts occurred, with nine over Bempton village and three over Flamborough village. Passerine migrants remained largely absent, with two Wheatears and Siskin located on the outer head and two Corn Buntings over the lighthouse. Bempton Cliffs RSPB attracted a single White Wagtail.

A warm day, the temperature reaching 20°C, with a fresh south-westerly and sunny intervals.

Seawatching highlights included a Shelduck, ten Common Scoters, two Manx Shearwaters and a Ringed Plover as well as one Common and ten Sandwich Terns.

A Red Kite flew west along the length of the south cliffs during the morning and a Marsh Harrier was over South Dykes. Swifts increased in numbers slightly with nine being noted. Thornwick Pools held a Yellow Wagtail, the Wigeon remained, and waders logged were a Lapwing, two Little Ringed Plovers, a Dunlin and a Common Sandpiper with another bird seen near Breil Nook. A Grey Wagtail was at North Landing and a Redstart in a village garden.

The fresh to strong south-westerly eased during the afternoon as a band of rain pushed through. The maximum temperature was 15°C.

Five Tufted Ducks, 20 Common Scoter, a lone Manx Shearwater and an intermedius Lesser Black-backed Gull were the best of the seawtach.

A Red Kite was briefly over South Dykes during the morning, a Little Egret flew west and four Wheatears were on the Outer Head. Thornwick Pools was favoured by a Shelduck, five Dunlin, a Ringed Plover, two Little Ringed Plover and a White Wagtail.

At Bempton Cliffs RSPB, a Hobby flew south-east and a Hooded Crow north-west.

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, a blustery west-south-westerly wind and temperatures peaking at 17 degrees C. A Red-rumped Swallow along the cliff top at Breil Nook and then south along the cliffs towards the Fog Station was a highlight early morning. Other notable sightings on the outer head included a Hobby, one Marsh Harrier, a Short-eared Owl, ten Swifts, five Wheatears and a Garden Warbler. Seawatching produced two Red-throated Divers, two Manx Shearwaters, a Whimbrel and 37 Sandwich Terns.

The Black-browed Albatross returned to RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where eight Swifts, six Sand Martins, 111 House Martins and four Yellow Wagtails flew north-west; a Hobby and a Wheatear were also present on the reserve; three Marsh Harriers overflew nearby Buckton.

A strong westerly wind dominated a day of sunny intervals, with temperatures peaking at 17 degrees C. Thornwick Polls attracted a Mute Swan, one Shelduck, two Ringed Plovers, two Little Ringed Plovers and a probable Channel Wagtail. Single Hobby and Marsh Harrier were displaced onto the outer head and tracked back west. However, the day’s highlight related to a female/imm male Golden Oriole that flew west over the Golf Course at 0630hrs; additional passerine migrants included seven Wheatears and five Yellow Wagtails, with the latter flying south. Meanwhile, the Black-browed Albatross continued to show well at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Sunny throughout, with a light westerly backing onshore later, while temperatures reached 16 degrees C. A total of 35 Manx Shearwaters flew north during the morning’s seawatch, with 50 Sandwich Terns and three Common Terns moving in the same direction. Three Mute Swans and a Tufted Duck were at Thornwick Pools; locally rarer, a drake Mandarin flew south from North Marsh mid-morning. Two Hobbies and two Marsh Harriers overflew the outer head. Passerine migrants included three Wheatears, a Willow Warbler (outer head) and three Yellow Wagtails. The Black-browed Albatross remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where additional sightings included a Marsh Harrier, two Spotted Flycatchers and two Yellow Wagtails; a Cuckoo was seen near Hoddy Cows Lane, Buckton.

An overcast day, with a light/moderate south-easterly wind and temperatures peaking at 12 degrees C. Two Manx Shearwaters and 15 Sandwich Terns flew north past the Fog Station, while a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins entertained; a lone Arctic Skua also flew north offshore. Thornwick Pools/Lakes attracted two Mute Swans, a Tufted Duck, three Little Ringed Plovers, two Common Sandpipers and a Snipe, while Old Fall sheltered two Spotted Flycatchers. The Black-browed Albatross remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs where a Barnacle Goose flew north; additional sightings there included a Hobby, one Redwing, a Garden Warbler and two Spotted Flycatchers.

Light/moderate easterly winds featured throughout a day that started with rain and finished with prolonged sunshine; temperatures reached 16 degrees C. Thornwick Lakes/Pools attracted ten Mute Swans, a pair of Tufted Ducks, four Ringed Plovers, a Little Ringed Plover, a Grey Plover, one Common Sandpiper, a Greenshank and three Dunlin. A Hobby flew along the South Cliffs, while passerine interest was confined to three Spotted Flycatchers, a Ring Ouzel, a female Common Redstart, a White Wagtail and a Brambling. The Black-browed Albatross continued to entertain at RSPB bempton Cliffs, where a further Spotted Flycatcher was present.

Winds were initially variable in direction and light, but a moderate south-south-easterly established during the afternoon; there were prolonged sunny intervals and light showers early evening, with temperatures reaching 15 degrees C. Thornwick Pools/Lakes attracted nine Mute Swans, three Ringed Plovers and three Little Ringed Plovers. A Marsh Harrier overflew Lighthouse Road, a Hobby toured the headland and a Cuckoo was calling at Whelkie Wynds. A Blue-headed Wagtail represented the most notable passerine migrant amongst totals of five Spotted Flycatchers, two Common Redstarts and a Ring Ouzel.

The Black-browed Albatross again graced RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where single Marsh Harrier, Garden Warbler and Spotted Flycatcher were also recorded, along with a 15-strong pod of Bottlenose Dolphins.

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, a moderate south-westerly wind and temperatures that peaked at 17 degrees C. Seawatch sightings included two Shelduck, two Shoveler, 26 Common Scoters, three Manx Shearwaters and 15 Sandwich Terns. Thornwick Pools attracted two Mute Swans, four Tufted Ducks, two Little Ringed Plovers, a Common Sandpiper and a White Wagtail. The run of Hobby sightings continued, with a single along the South Cliffs. A Hooded Crow flew north-east near Old Fall in the morning, while six Spotted Flycatchers were on the outer head, together with three Wheatears and a Brambling. Unfortunately, there was no sign of the female Baikal Teal photographed at North Landing by a visiting birder on 16/05.

A Bee-eater on wires immediately south of Bempton village late morning disappointingly didn’t linger. Nearby, the Black-browed Albatross showed at the RSPB reserve in the morning, but later flew out to sea.

Very light south-westerly winds and prolonged sunshine helped daytime temperatures reach 17 degrees C. Seven Manx Shearwaters, a Whimbrel and three Sandwich Terns were recorded during the morning seawatch. A Quail overflew Old Fall, a Cuckoo frequented the Dykes, while additional migrants included two Wheatears, a Whinchat, four Spotted Flycatchers and a Brambling. The Baikal Teal was relocated on Thornwick Pools, but unfortunately was sporting a green ring and undoubtedly an escape.

The Black-browed Albatross entertained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where a male Grey-headed Wagtail graced cliff top fields; two Wheatear and eight Corn Buntings were also present.

An overcast day with spells of light rain, gentle winds and temperatures that peaked at 13 degrees C. Thornwick Pools attracted five Mute Swans and a Curlew. Passerine interest included one Wheatear, a Yellow Wagtail, a Brambling and three Corn Buntings. Meanwhile, the Black-browed Albatross remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

The weather consisted sunny intervals, a light/moderate westerly wind and temperatures peaking at 17 degrees C. A second calendar-year Mediterranean Gull flew north on the morning’s seawatch that also featured two Manx Shearwaters and six Sandwich Terns. Land migrants included a Hobby, one Cuckoo, four Spotted Flycatchers, a singing Redwing, three Wheatear and two Siskin. Along with the Black-browed Albatross, additional sightings at RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Hobby and a Spotted Flycatcher.

A notable late record from 17th May was a Stone Curlew recorded flying over the village during a ‘noc mig’ session.

A generally overcast day after a bright start, with light winds initially westerly then backing easterly in the afternoon; temperatures peaked at 17 degrees C. Four Red-throated Divers and 11 Sandwich Terns flew north during the morning seawatch that also saw ten Manx Shearwaters moving south. Three Barnacle Geese flew south past the outer head, while passerine migrants were limited to a Reed Warbler in bushes on the outer head, single Fieldfare, Redwing and Wheatear and a male Whinchat. Having been absent all day, the Black-browed Albatross returned to RSPB Bempton Cliffs early evening.

An overcast day, with light variable winds and temperatures reaching 17 degrees C. The undoubted highlight was the discovery of Flamborough’s fourth ever Woodchat Shrike south of the lighthouse early morning; although elusive at times, it remained in the Gorse Field throughout. Additional records from the Gorse Field included a Turtle Dove flying south and a dark-bellied Brent Geese moving west. A Hooded Crow frequented fields near North Marsh, a Redwing lingered at Oceanview, while one Common Sandpiper, a Spotted Flycatcher, 25 Wheatears, a Brambling and two Siskin also featured. Meanwhile, the Black-browed Albatross spent considerable time sat on the sea off Bempton Cliffs, although it flew strongly out to sea late evening.

It was a relatively cool day, with occasional sunny intervals and heavy showers with light variable winds. The Woodchat Shrike remained elusive in the Gorse Field all day, where female Common Redstart and Black Redstart were also present. A Hobby flew along the South Cliffs, with the Redwing remaining on nearby Oceanview.

Seawatch highlights included an Eider, three Red-throated Divers, 14 Manx Shearwaters and six Sandwich Terns flying past the Fog Station. Thornwick Pools attracted two Little Ringed Plovers and the escaped female Baikal Teal made another appearance.

The Black-browed Albatross returned to RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where Marsh Harrier and Short-eared Owl were also recorded.