14th July 2020

A relatively overcast day, with occasional sunny intervals, a light/moderate north-westerly wind and temperatures that reached 17 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included a Red-throated Diver, six Manx Shearwaters, eight Sandwich Terns and an Arctic Tern flying north. Thornwick Pools attracted five Little Ringed Plovers, five Lapwing, two Dunlin and a Green Sandpiper, whilst four Whimbrel frequented the beach between South Dykes and South Landing. Elsewhere, the ringtail Hen Harrier re-appeared at Speeton, a juvenile Cuckoo frequented RSPB Bempton Cliffs and two Crossbills were recorded: at Oceanview and South Dykes. 

Tawny Owl, Oceanview, by Andy Hood