15th July 2016

The day started with light north-westerly winds and overcast skies, but after a brief spell of mid-afternoon rain, it ended with light westerlies and sunny skies. Seawatching highlights included 44 Common Scoter, 40 Manx Shearwaters and 19 Sandwich Terns flying north.

Thornwick Pools attracted a Grey Heron, Shoveler, one Dunlin and two Little Ringed Plovers. A juvenile Cuckoo was located near South Landing, where a Sunfish was photographed from a boat.

West of the Dykes, a Quail was singing in fields near Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

Great Spotted Woodpecker, Tony Simpson, South Dykes
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Tony Simpson, South Dykes