13th August 2020

A thick sea fret rendered a seawatch impossible and land-based birding almost similar – visibility was poor all day, with viewing conditions exacerbated by strong northerly winds and cool temperatures. Thornwick Pools hosted a Shelduck, five Teal, a Ruff, three Dunlin, a Little Stint and two Redshank. Pied Flycatchers were glimpsed in three locations, including three birds at RSPB Bempton Cliffs where there were also five Willow Warblers.

Ruff, Thornwick Pools, by Craig Thomas (12/8)