The first Common Sandpiper of spring was at Staindale Lake, Dalby Forest, also a singing Blackcap there. A drake Common Scoter picked up in Cayton village. It was strong and released at Seamer tip pool, and had left by next morning. Two Whooper Swans, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 shelduck, 8 Teal at Wykeham Lakes. A male Peregrine at Castle Cliffs. A male Wheatear at Long Nab plus a Little Ringed Plover flew north early morning. A Red Kite at Ganton, plus two near Sherburn. A Swallow at Ellerburn Bank.
A newly arrived Wheatear at Long Nab - Nick Addey.
