13th June 2017

The weather consisted of sunny intervals and a light westerly wind. Seawatching highlights included three Red-throated Divers, 115 Manx Shearwaters and two Grey Herons flying north, 22 Sandwich Terns, six Common Terns and an Arctic Tern.

The Crane once again flew north-west over Bempton Cliffs RSPB, where the Turtle Dove remained in residence. Single Hobby and Barnacle Goose were also seen at Bempton, whilst a Short-eared Owl lingered at Buckton.

Fox cubs, Flamborough, by Mike Smith