12th November 2015

A south-westerly wind strengthened during a largely sunny day. Seawatching highlights included two Great Northern Divers and 28 Whooper Swans flying south and single Arctic Skua and Bonxie moving north.

Thornwick Pool attracted 11 Teal, a Tufted Duck, a Pintail and one Water Rail. Additional sightings included two Stonechats, 11 Goldcrests, a Grey Wagtail, five Siskin and three Brambling.

West of the Dykes, five Whooper Swans were near Buckton Dell, the drake Gadwall remained on the Pond, the ringtail Hen Harrier was nearby and Bempton Cliffs RSPB hosted a Short-eared Owl.

Hen Harrier, Bempton Cliffs RSPB, by John Beaumont
Hen Harrier, Bempton Cliffs RSPB, by John Beaumont