30th June 2019

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, moderate westerly winds and temperatures that peaked at 22 degrees C. A total of 114 Common Scoters was recorded on the seawatch, along with a Bonxie flying north and 94 Swifts heading south over the sea. Elsewhere, a Hobby flew west over the southern edge of the village. Surprising passerine interest included a female Redstart in gardens on the outer head and a Spotted Flycatcher at Bempton RSPB; a Little Egret also flew over the reserve.

Meadow Pipit, Thornwick, by Don Hustings
Chaffinch, Oceanview, by Andy Hood
Common Seal, Fog Station, by Brett Richards