19th July 2015

Moderate/strong south-westerly winds were again prevalent, with rain during the morning and sunny intervals subsequently. During the seawatch, two Gadwall flew south, as did six Sanderling, 165 Dunlin and 22 Redshank. A total of 77 Sandwich Terns moved north and the Bonxie lingered off the Headland.

Sightings from Thornwick Pools included a Grey Heron, three Tufted Ducks, 25 Dunlin moved through, five Redshank and two Knot flew south, whilst two juvenile Yellow Wagtails were also present. A Crossbill flew west over Oceanview.

A Gatekeeper butterfly at South Dykes represented one of only a handful of Flamborough records.

Common Swift, by Martin Garner
Common Swift, by Martin Garner
Gatekeeper, South Dykes, by Andrew Allport
Gatekeeper, South Dykes, by Andrew Allport