4th February 2016

A moderate north-westerly wind established during a largely sunny morning, before increasing cloud arrived. A Blue Fulmar flew north, together with 280 Fulmars and a Shelduck, whilst seven Common Scoters headed south.

Elsewhere, sightings included a Great Crested Grebe, one Grey Heron and 13 Purple Sandpipers.

West of the Dykes, 150 Tree Sparrows are currently roosting at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

Shag, Flamborough, by Alan Walkington
Shag, Flamborough, by Alan Walkington