6th January 2015

A moderate south-westerly wind featured throughout, with overcast conditions and temperatures rising to 8 degrees C. A Black-throated Diver flew south, 50 Pink-footed Geese headed north, two Velvet Scoter moved in the same direction, seven Common Scoter flew south, whilst three Kittiwakes and two Razorbills were also present. There were 43 Red-throated Divers off the Headland, 198 Shag leaving the roost, 15 Purple Sandpipers on the Outer Head and, unseasonally, an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull at Sewerby.

A Grey Wagtail overflew Hartendale, with two Chiffchaffs present (Oceanview and South Dykes) and one Goldcrest also remaining at the former location.

Chiffchaff at Oceanview, by Andy Hood
Chiffchaff at Oceanview, by Andy Hood