17th August 2017

Another day where the winds remained in the south-west and sunny intervals prevailed after a damp start. Seawatching was disappointing, with little more than a Pochard, 67 Common Scoter and a Bonxie moving north of note. Thornwick Pools attracted a Ringed Plover and ten Dunlin.

West of the Dykes, sightings from Bempton Cliffs RSPB included a Wood Warbler in the Dell; a Little Egret was at the nearby village pond.

Barn Owl, Thornwick Pools, by Alan Walkington