18th August 2016

The light easterly airstream continued, with sunshine breaking through after an overcast start. Thornwick Pools hosted 26 Teal, 11 Dunlin, a Redshank, one Ringed Plover and two Greenshank, with a third bird flying west. A Little Egret visited Oceanview/North Marsh and three Sanderling were on South Landing beach.

There didn’t appear to be any significant arrivals today, although yesterday’s Icterine Warbler was still present on the north side of Old Fall. Other migrants included 15 Willow Warblers, a Garden Warbler, six Wheatear and two Whinchat.

Wheatear, Flamborough, by Andrew Allport
Wheatear, Flamborough, by Andrew Allport
Ruddy Darter, Flamborough, by Andrew Allport
Ruddy Darter, Flamborough, by Andrew Allport
Ruddy Darter, Flamborough, by Andrew Allport
Ruddy Darter, Flamborough, by Andrew Allport