Category: Sightings

Another day with a light south-easterly breeze, variable cloud cover and a maximum temperature of 10°C.

There was evidence of birds heading back to northern Europe with 20 Redwing at South Dykes and 205 Starlings seen to head out to sea at dusk with further 990 roosting on the Outer Head. A Chiffchaff in a village garden was perhaps the first glimpse of spring migrants. The Ring-necked Parakeet remained in its favoured area. A Short-eared Owl seen at Thornwick Pools was in addition to three at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

An overcast, gloomy day and, with a maximum temperature of 7°C, feeling cold in a moderate easterly.

Waters at Thornwick held 11 Tufted Duck and 39 Teal. A flock of 900 Starlings on the Outer Head were waiting for a window the weather before setting off over the North Sea.

An overcast day with a moderate to fresh easterly and a temperature high of 7°C.

A Velvet Scoter and four Shelduck were the best of the seawatch while a Merlin was also overhead. Three Pintail on Northcliff Marsh were new and the number of Tufted Duck increased slightly to 14 at Thornwick Lakes. Starlings staging on the Outer Head numbered 4680 in a single flock.

Cloud gradually cleared through the day in a cold, strong easterly. Maximum temperature 7°C.

A Woodcock and 60 Redwing were noted in South Dykes where 5 Pink-footed Geese flew over. There was still about 50 Wigeon in the Northcliff Marsh area and seven Lapwings on the Outer Head. The Rose-ringed Parakeet remained in its favoured gardens.

A Chiffchaff was seen at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

An overcast day, still feeling cold, with a fresh easterly and a constant temperature of 7°C.

Twenty Redwings were at South Dykes while there were several flocks of Starlings scattered around the Outer Head numbering at least 750.

Four Short-eared Owls were noted at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

Another overcast day with showers during the morning and a strong, nagging easterly. The maximum temperature was academic at 7 °C.

Tufted Duck numbers climbed to 20 while 44 Teal were also counted at Thornwick.

Four Goldcrests and a Siskin were noted at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

An overcast day with a gentle north-easterly and a maximum temperature of 7°C.

The first Black-tailed Godwit of the year was near Northcliff Marsh. Also in the same area were 62 Wigeon. Tufted Duck numbers increased to 25, mostly at Thornwick Lakes. Two Woodcock and 30 Redwing were at South Dykes.

At Bempton village, there were two Woodcock, a Chiffchaff while 51 Fieldfare headed east. A single Redwing and Short-eared Owl were noted on the reserve.

A moderate southerly brought occasional drizzle and a slowly rising temperature, reaching 8°C by late afternoon.

Four Great Crested Grebes and an Eider passed the Fog Station during the morning.

Yesterday’s Black-tailed Godwit remained, 11 Lapwing were near Booted Gully, three Woodcock, a Golden Plover flew over and 90 Turnstone were at South Landing. Three Water Rail were on the Outer Head late afternoon. Wildfowl at various waters included 23 Tufted Duck, 58 Wigeon, 46 Teal and two Shelduck. Passerine interest involved three Chiffchaff and 81 Redwing.

At Bempton Cliffs RSPB, 3 Short-eared Owls were noted as well as a single Chiffchaff.

A relatively overcast day, with some brighter intervals, a blustery south-westerly wind and temperatures reaching 14 degrees C. Seawatching was rewarded with a Red Kite flying in off the sea and 38 Puffins moving south. The day’s highlight related to a single Crane that flew south over South Landing mid-morning, undoubtedly pushed onto the outer head by the strong winds. Thornwick Pools attracted 54 Teal and three Tufted Ducks, while a single Dunlin frequented floodwaters on Beacon Hill. Additional sightings included eight Lapwings, a Golden Plover, two Woodcock, a Grey Wagtail, a Fieldfare and two Redwings.

Another relatively mild day, with a moderate south-westerly wind, sunny intervals and light showers; temperatures reached 14 degrees C. It proved to be a good day for scarce visitors, with three Mandarin Ducks at South Landing and a Green Woodpecker at South Dykes less than annual. Two White Wagtails graced the flood at South Landing, while an influx of Chiffchaffs (12) and Goldcrests (8) took place. Additional migrants on the outer head included a Jack Snipe, one Woodcock, 53 Redwing, a Fieldfare and four Siskin.

Migrants also arrived at RSPB Bempton Cliffs including ten Chiffchaffs and 11 Goldcrests, together with a Little Egret and two Golden Plovers.

A blustery south-westerly wind throughout a day that featured light showers, sunny intervals and a top temperature of 14 degrees C. Wildfowl interest included four Gadwall and three Shoveler on the outer head, while two Pintail flew south. Notable waders included three Woodcock, 12 Snipe and a Dunlin; two Water Rails were also present, at Highcliffe and the Golf Course Willows respectively. Passerine migrants included two Fieldfares, 20 Redwing, 41 Blackbirds, 12 Song Thrush, 1500 Starlings, 15 Goldcrests, 16 Chiffchaff, a White Wagtail and 13 Siskin.

RSPB Bempton Cliffs attracted two Short-eared Owls and a Merlin.

The day began with prolonged sunny intervals and light winds, while cloud increased in the afternoon when a south-easterly wind established; temperatures reached ten degrees C. A Red Kite and a kettle of nine Common Buzzards flew south-east over RSPB Bempton Cliffs and latterly the outer head. Additional sightings east of the Dykes included two Shoveler, one Water Rail, a Short-eared Owl, 2500 Starlings, a Black Redstart, 15 Chiffchaff, three Goldcrest and four Siskin.

The day’s highlight related to the discovery of a Firecrest in the car park at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. A total of 22 Common Buzzards drifted over the reserve, while 61 Fieldfares flew south-east over the nearby village.

Rain featured throughout the majority of daylight hours, with a light/moderate south-easterly wind and a top temperature of nine degrees C. Two Pintail, a Shoveler and two Eider were recorded during the morning seawatch. The Water Rail remained in residence at the Golf Course Willows, while flocks of Starlings toured the headland, including 2000 at Speeton. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included the Firecrest for its second day, 16 Pink-footed Geese, ten Chiffchaffs and six Goldcrests.

The weather consisted of light south-south-west winds, bright skies and temperatures that peaked at 14 degrees C. Seawatching was rewarded with two Pintail, four Eiders, a Dunlin and four Lesser Black-backed Gulls. Birds heading out east late afternoon included 3099 Starlings, 21 Blackbirds and 29 Fieldfare.

The outer head attracted three Gadwall, two Shoveler, three Little Grebes, a Jack Snipe and seven Lapwing. Four Woodcock, a Grey Plover, one Ringed Plover and a Water Rail were also recorded, while a Marsh Harrier flew west over Lighthouse Road. Passerine interest included 12 Fieldfare, four Redwing, two Mistle Thrush, the Black Redstart, 23 Chiffchaffs, ten Goldcrests, eight Siskin and three Corn Buntings.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Goldeneye, two Short-eared Owls, a Mistle Thrush, five Fieldfares, five Chiffchaffs, four Goldcrests, a White Wagtail and a Siskin. The aforementioned Marsh Harrier also graced the skies along Hoddy Cows Lane, Buckton.

A relatively bright day, with sunny intervals, a moderate westerly wind and temperatures reaching 15 degrees C. The North Marsh wetland complex attracted two Pintail, two Gadwall, two Little Grebes and a Shoveler. Two Red Kites flew west from the outer head during the morning, while several Common Buzzards did the same. Two Grey Partridges near the lighthouse were notable, while the long-staying Water Rail was still near the Golf Course Willows and a Woodcock at South Dykes. The year’s first Wheatear (Oceanview) headlined a passerine migrant list that included eight Redwing, a Fieldfare, 15 Siskin and a Brambling.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included four Golden Plovers, two Short-eared Owls, two Redwing, six Chiffchaff and eight Siskin.

A damp day, with persistent light rain, light north-west winds establishing and a top temperature of ten degrees C. A southbound Goosander was the highlight of a morning seawatch. The rain also led to an increase of migrant Redwing (235) and Chiffchaffs (15), along with two Woodcock, a Water Rail, 38 Fieldfare and two Siskin.

A Short-eared Owl, one Redwing, three Fieldfare and a Chiffchaff were present at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

An overcast day, with spells of light rain, a moderate south-westerly wind and temperatures that reached ten degrees C. The morning seawatch featured two Shoveler and a Lesser Black-backed Gull flying north with 23 Wigeon moving south. Three Gadwall and three Shoveler remained on the outer head, while South Dykes hosted four Woodcock. Passerine interest included 270 Redwing, 47 Fieldfare, ten Siskin and three Brambling.

A Short-eared Owl, two Grey Partridge and a Siskin were recorded at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

A sunny day, with a blustery westerly wind and temperatures reaching 13 degrees C. The outer head attracted three Gadwall, three Shoveler, 96 Teal, two Little Grebes, a Dunlin, 14 Curlew, and best of all, a lone Avocet. An hour spent by the lighthouse before dusk produced four Snipe, 57 Starlings, a Song Thrush, 107 Redwing, 13 Fieldfare and 21 Blackbirds heading east out to sea.

The winds pushed raptors onto the coastal strip, with a minimum three Red Kites re-orientating back west from the outer head along with ten Common Buzzards, while a Marsh Harrier hunted cliff top fields between North Dykes and Bempton. Presumably one of the same Red Kites was also recorded between Speeton and Buckton.

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, a strong westerly wind and a top temperature of ten degrees C. A Firecrest on the outer head surprised, as did a Little Owl and an exceptionally early House Martin. Additional passerine interest included a White Wagtail, 24 Pied Wagtails, one Brambling and five Siskin.

Notable sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Red Kite, 137 Meadow Pipits moving north-west, eight Chiffchaffs, 11 Goldcrests, a Brambling and eight Siskins.

A bright day, with prolonged sunny intervals; temperatures were pegged back in strong north-westerly winds, with a maximum of nine degrees C. The year’s first Manx Shearwater flew north during a morning seawatch that also featured 223 Fulmars heading in the same direction. Three Mute Swans, two Gadwall and 77 Teal remained on the outer head. Passerine interest included a White Wagtail, one Grey Wagtail, 27 Chiffchaffs, a Siskin, three Goldcrests and a prospecting Nuthatch.

Notable sightings between RSPB Bempton Cliffs and North Dykes included five Goldcrests, 21 Pied Wagtails, 37 Yellowhammers and ten Corn Buntings.

The wind was a moderate south-easterly with overcast skies, occasional light showers and a high temperature of 9 °C.

Passerine interest on the Outer Head included 21 Siskin, two Fieldfare and a Redwing while Chiffchaffs continued to be well represented in their usual haunts. Waders included three Lapwing.

A Short-eared Owl remained at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where there was also two Redwing, three Chiffchaffs and a Goldcrest.

A bright day with light easterly winds and a maximum temperature of 11°C.

A Great Northern Diver drifted north past the Fog Station and across Selwicks Bay during an otherwise quiet seawatch.

Two Wheatears around the Fog Station were overnight arrivals as were two Blackcaps. Three Bramblings, 19 Siskins and a Fieldfare visited village gardens. A Water Rail continued to lurk at the Golf Course Willows.

Raptor movement over Bempton Village included a Red Kite and 30 Buzzards. A further Siskin appeared in Bempton village while at the reserve there were 4 Goldcrests and 4 Chiffchaffs.

A day of sunny intervals, a blustery southerly wind and a top temperature of 11 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included two Gadwall, a Tufted Duck and a Goldeneye flying south. A Willow Warbler at Hartendale represented the second earliest ever headland record. Additional passerine interest included two Blackcaps, a Wheatear, four Brambling and 50 Siskin; an additional Brambling was recorded at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

The weather was mixed, with bright intervals, heavy rain for a short period, showers and a blustery south-easterly wind; temperatures reached ten degrees C. A Great Northern Diver flew south during the morning seawatch. Two Red Kites toured the outer head and the Water Rail remained in residence. Another early House Martin was over the village early on, while the Water Pipit re-appeared near South Landing. Additional migrants included a Fieldfare, three Brambling and 13 Siskin.

The day started brightly, but cloud increased from mid-morning and there were showers later; moderate/strong southerly winds and temperatures reached ten degrees C. The highlight was the discovery of a pair of Garganey on the outer head, with the various freshwater sites also hosting three Mute Swans, two Little Grebes, 67 Teal, 16 Curlew and two Water Rails. Another pulse of Chiffchaffs arrived east of the Dykes, with 45 recorded, along with 18 Redwing, a White Wagtail, two Brambling and 27 Siskin.

A Woodcock, two Short-eared Owls, two Chiffchaff, two Goldcrests, five Redwing and five Siskin were present at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where the first Gannet egg of the season was seen. Buckton also attracted a White Wagtail.

It was a bright day, with light winds, intially south-westerly backing east-south-easterly later and temperatures reaching 11 degrees C. The outer head’s freshwater sites hosted 13 Wigeon, five Shoveler, a pair of Garganey, three Tufted Ducks, four Little Grebes and four Grey Herons. Two Short-eared Owls were located east of the Dykes, with other notable records including 23 Pink-footed Geese moving north-west, a Water Rail at North Marsh, a Red Kite over South Landing, 18 Golden Plovers, the year’s first Sand Martin (Thornwick Pools), seven Siskin and a Brambling.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included the aforementioned Red Kite, 11 Common Buzzards, nine Chiffchaffs, 153 Linnets and five Siskin.

Light east winds gradually increased in strength during the afternoon, with overcast skies predominating after a morning of sunny intervals and a sea fret; temperatures reached ten degrees C. A Bonxie that flew south during the morning seawatch was the year’s first skua, while a Long-tailed Duck headed south past the Fog Station early afternoon. Common Scoters increased to 76, while auks also returned to the colony after an absence of a few days. In addition, three Mute Swans and six Tufted Ducks were on Thornwick Pools.

Elsewhere, a Short-eared Owl hunted cliff top fields at Buckton.

The day began wet, although dryer, overcast conditions eventually prevailed; relatively light winds were mainly onshore, with temperatures reaching eight degrees C. One Manx Shearwater and three Dunlin flew south during the morning seawatch, while a Great Northern Diver fed close inshore off Old Fall late afternoon. The morning’s rain resulted in an arrival of migrants including a Woodcock, 21 Goldcrests, 50 Chiffchaffs, four Blackcap, one Wheatear, a Black Redstart, four White Wagtails, 34 Pied Wagtails, nine Song Thrush, five Brambling and 38 Siskin.

A Siberian Chiffchaff headlined at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where the year’s first Swallow appeared in the evening; other records included a Woodcock, up to five Short-eared Owls between the reserve and Buckton, ten Chiffchaff, three Blackcap, four Goldcrest, seven Redwing, 17 Blackbirds, 20 Robin and a Brambling.

The weather consisted of light, variable winds, sunny intervals and temperatures that peaked at 12 degrees C. The Great Northern Diver remained off Old Fall for its second day, a drake Eider was on the sea off Beacon Hill and the Water Rail gave good views in the Bay Brambles. The year’s first Ring Ouzel was located along Lighthouse Road, while lone Swallow and Sand Martin were on the outer head; an additional 12 of the latter were along the cliffs immediately west of South Dykes. A Black Redstart graced North Landing and migrant totals also included two Brambling and 43 Siskin. Short-eared Owls continued to perform at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but the day’s best sighting referred to a Raven that flew high west-south-west near Bempton village.

There was persistent rain or showers throughout the majority of daylight hours, an easterly wind and temperatures that peaked at 11 degrees C. A Goldeneye and two Lesser Black-backed Gulls flew south during a seawatch. The influx of Siskin also reflected at many sites continued, with at least 50 birds visiting garden feeders near South Landing; six Brambling were also present.

Overcast throughout, with light northerly winds and temperatures reaching seven degrees C. Two Garganey visited the outer head, where the year’s first Sandwich Tern flew north. A Great Northern Diver, three drake Eider and three Great Crested Grebes were off the South Cliffs. Raptor interest included single Red Kite and Marsh Harrier. The most notable passerine migrants were ten Redwing, five Fieldfare, three Goldcrest, three Blackcap, a White Wagtail, 115 Siskin and nine Bambling.

Following heavy overnight rain, it was a significantly warmer day than of late, with temperatures reaching 18 degrees C during sunny intervals and a blustery south-westerly wind. The day’s highlight was the discovery of a Hawfinch on the outer head, while a male Ring Ouzel at South Dykes was also noteworthy. Additional migrants included a Great Northern Diver, two White Wagtails, three Willow Warblers, five Brambling and 16 Siskin.

An exceptionally mild day for early April with a maximum temperature of 19°C. mainly sunny with a fresh and strengthening southerly airflow.

The bird of the day was undoubtedly an adult Purple Heron at Thornwick Pools. After being found late morning, it remained until disturbed at 16:45. Although there have been six previous documented records for the headland, it has been thirty years since the last, in May 1994.

Other finds included a Hooded Crow in the golf course area and a Siberian Chiffchaff in the Golf Course Willows. Other migrants included a Black Redstart at the lighthouse, a Yellow Wagtail, one Wheatear, a thin scattering of House and Sand Martins and Swallows, two Willow Warblers and a Blackcap. A pair of Gadwall were at North Marsh. Three Bramblings and 33 Siskins continued to linger.

Watchers at Bempton Cliffs RSPB logged a Short-eared Owl, 4 Sand Martins, 12 Swallows, 2 House Martins, 6 Willow Warblers, 8 Chiffchaff, 7 Blackcap, single Yellow and White Wagtails and 32 Siskin.

A southerly gale gradually eased during the afternoon when there were .occasional showers. The maximum temperature was 16°C.

Two adult Mediterranean Gulls and four Shoveler passed the Fog Station during the seawatch. Unusually, a Little Grebe was in Selwick’s Bay.

A further arrival of summer migrants included 18 Blackcap, 10 Willow Warblers, 2 Wheatear, single White and Yellow Wagtails. A Black Redstart was by the golf course. A Short-eared Owl and a Marsh Harrier were noted at Northcliff Marsh. There were still 70 Siskins, 5 Fieldfare and 3 Brambling lingering on the Outer Head. Small numbers of all three common hirudines continued to be seen.

Sightings at Bempton Cliffs RSPB, were in a similar vein with 4 Willow Warbler, 2 Blackcap, 2 Redwing, a White Wagtail and 4 Siskin.

Mainly overcast with a light southerly backing south-easterly. The temperature reached 14°C.

The seawatch logged a Manx Shearwater, a Whooper Swan, two Shovelers, 147 Common Scoters and two Red-breasted Mergansers.

The year’s first Grasshopper Warbler and Redstart made landfall on the Outer Head. Seven Wheatears were counted and small numbers of Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps and hirundines continued to arrive. About 50 Siskins wandered around various location while two Bramblings and a Lesser Redpoll were also seen..

An arrival of migrants at Bempton Cliffs RSPB around midday included male Pied Flycatcher and male Redstart – both firsts for the year, 10 Chiffchaffs, 12 Willow Warblers, 9 Blackcaps, a Yellow Wagtail and one Wheatear. Nine Siskin, and three Redwing, two Fieldfare and a Ring Ouzel were also noted. Nine Siskin and a Brambling were also in Bempton village. A Wheatear was at Buckton.

Steady rain all afternoon followed a murky morning with a light southerly veering westerly. The maximum temperature was 11°C.

Fifty six Common Scoters passed the Fog Station with a Yellow Wagtail overhead.

A Little Ringed Plover and a Lesser Whitethroat were both firsts for the year. A Marsh Harrier overflew Thornwick Pools. Village gardens continued to host about 25 mobile Siskins and a Brambling.

A Ring Ouzel and a Redstart were noted at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where two Short-eared Owls remained.

A sunny morning followed by an overcast afternoon with a fresh southerly and a maximum temperature of 12°C.

A Great Northern Diver, 2 Red-breasted Mergansers, 29 Common Scoters and a Sandwich Tern were the pick of the morning seawatch.

Three Shoveler and two Gadwall were on the Outer Head. About 15 Siskins were still in the area with one at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

A bright, warm day, the maximum temperature being 18°C, with a light to moderate south-westerly.

Seawatching produced a Manx Shearwater and nine Sandwich Terns.

The Outer Head hosted a Short-eared Owl and a Ring Ouzel while three Shoveler and two Gadwall were on fresh waters. About 10 Siskins were still roaming various sites while a single Brambling was also present.

A Green Woodpecker flying over Bempton Cliffs RSPB was very unusual. A single Short-eared Owl was still in residence.

A moderate south-westerly brought a mainkly cloudy day and a maximum temperature of 16°C.

The day started with a Spoonbill passing Bempton Cliffs RSPB at 06:50 before stopping off at Thornwick Pools, finally passing the Fog Station at 08:25. The seawatch featured a Manx Shearwater again and nine Sandwich Terns.

Firsts for the year included a Tree Pipit of the year passing over the village and a Sedge Warbler at Thornwick Pools. Other passerines included a Fieldfare and 3 Wheatears, two Yellow Wagtails as about 25 Siskins were still in the area with five Brambling. Three Little Ringed Plovers, six Shoveler and four Gadwall were noted on the Outer Head.

A Great Northern Diver was logged at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where there was also a Redwing, three Wheatears, a Redstart and a Ring Ouzel.

Cloudy most of the day, the temperature reached 16°C in a moderate south-westerly.

The first Whitethroats of the year arrived with two in the Bay Brambles. Also on the Outer Head were three Ring Ouzels, a Filedfare and six Wheatears. Six Shoveler, three Gadwall and four little Grebes were in the Northcliff Marsh area.

At Bempton, a Sedge Warbler, four Blackcaps, two Ring Ouzel, two Wheatear, eight White and two Yellow Wagtails and two Siskin were on the reserve together with a fly over Marsh Harrier.

The weather consisted prolonged sunny intervals, a blustery west-south-westerly wind and temperatures that reached 14 degrees C. Single Red Kite and Short-eared Owl were pushed onto the outer head by the winds, while a Jack Snipe there was relatively late. Passerine migrant interest included 30 Blackcap, 19 Willow Warblers, a Sedge Warbler, one Common Whitethroat, a Redwing, eight Wheatear, two Yellow Wagtails, two White Wagtails, one Brambling and seven Siskin.

The headland’s first Swift overflew Bempton village, while the nearby reserve hosted Short-eared Owl, seven Willow Warblers, five Blackcap and two Yellow Wagtails.

There were strong winds throughout; initially from a south-westerly direction before a switch to north-westerlies. In addition there were sunny intervals and sharp showers, while temperatures reached ten degrees C. The outer head attracted a Gadwall, 12 Teal, eight Tufted Ducks and a pair of Little Grebe, while a Wheatear at the Fog Station was the only transient migrant reported.

Strong north-north-westerly winds featured from first light, with the majority of the day consisting of showers and temperatures no higher than eight degrees C. The outer head attracted two Mute Swans, a Wigeon, four Teal and three Tufted Ducks. A single Whimbrel and a Wheatear also frequented the same general area.

North-west winds strenghtened during a day that featured heavy, squally showers and temperatures reaching a maximum of eight degrees. A Red Kite flew west over South Dykes in the morning. The day’s highlight was a mixed flock of wagtails near South Landing including a male Blue-headed Wagtail, 13 White Wagtails and six Yellow Wagtails. Other notable records included three Lesser Whitethroats, four Common Whitethroats, four Siskin and three Corn Buntings.

The morning’s weather consisted light westerly winds and sunny intervals, while the afternoon featured stronger winds and rain, with temperatures reaching ten degrees C. Six Manx Shearwaters and 68 Puffins flew north during a morning seawatch. Two singing Grasshopper Warblers included a male at Thornwick Pools, while a female Ring Ouzel was on Beacon Hill. Additional migrants included a Short-eared Owl, two House Martins, nine Sand Martins, a Swallow, four Wheatears, four Common Whitethroats, one Lesser Whitethroat, a Sedge Warbler and two Yellow Wagtails.

The day ended with strong north-north-westerly winds and sunny intervals after persistent showers featured in the morning; temperatures reached a maximum of ten degrees C. Seawatch highlights included 228 Puffins and two Manx Shearwaters flying north, with four Red-throated Divers also recorded.

A relatively bright, but cold day, with strong north-north-westerly winds and a top temperature of eight degrees C. Predictably seawatching improved, with a drake Long-tailed Duck, four Pintail and 28 Manx Shearwaters flying north; 11 Sandwich Terns were also logged, while a Bonxie and six Red-throated Divers went south.

The outer head attracted a pair of Shelduck, 15 Teal, a drake Wigeon and two Tufted Ducks. A Short-eared Owl also hunted cliff top fields near North Landing. Passerine migrants were hard to locate given the conditions, but included five House Martins, three Wheatear, four Lesser Whitethroats, two White Wagtails and three Siskin.

A bright day, with a moderate north-north-easterly wind and a top temperature of eight degrees C. Seawatch highlights included four Pintail, three Goldeneye, two Bonxies, four Red-throated Divers and 23 Manx Shearwaters moving north; two Sandwich Terns headed south.

Two Green Sandpipers that flew south-west over the headland were the year’s first, while a Merlin hunted North Marsh early morning. Two Hooded Crows fed on recently tilled fields at the latter location; additional passerine migrants included three Wheatear, a Tree Pipit at South Dykes, a Grasshopper Warbler in the Bay Brambles, four Lesser Whitethroats, five Siskin and a Brambling.

Two Short-eared Owls graced Buckton/RSPB Bempton Cliffs, with a lone Wheatear at the former site.

There was persistent, light rain throughout a day of very light winds and a top temperature of just seven degrees C. However, these resulted in an arrival of northbound passerine migrants that included a Ring Ouzel, one Fieldfare, 21 Wheatears, a scattering of Willow Warblers including birds on the cliff edge, a flock of eight White Wagtails, three Brambling and three Lesser Redpolls.

Elsewhere, a Short-eared Owl hunted fields near Buckton Pond. Another Short-eared Owl frequented RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where additional sightings included single Wheatear and Brambling. Two Yellow Wagtails were recorded from the nearby village.

A moderate to fresh northerly depressed temperatures, only reaching 9°C, on an showery, overcast day.

Birds passing the Fog Station included a Whimbrel and two Great Skuas as a Great Northern Diver was offshore.

South Landing played host to two Great Northern Divers and two Sandwich Terns while 39 Redshank was a good count for the site. A Common Sandpiper was on the shoreline at the end of Hartendale Gutter. Migrants around the Outer Head included two Wheatears, a Yellow and two White Wagtails and a Green Sandpiper. Three Siskin were still visiting a village garden.

Two Brambling were at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.