19th June 2015

A light northerly wind and overcast conditions dominated throughout. Seawatching produced 108 Fulmars and 20 Manx Shearwaters flying north, seven Common Scoter heading south, three Curlew flying north and an immature Pomarine Skua also north, together with three Sandwich Terns.

Three Grey Herons overflew the village during the morning, 13 Common Scoter were present offshore, a pair of Grey Partridge frequented the Thornwick area, where there was also one Corn Bunting. Another singing Corn Bunting was located near the Dykes, with a Spotted Flycatcher between South Landing and South Dykes. 

Puffin, Bempton Cliffs RSPB, by Tony Dixon
Puffin, Bempton Cliffs RSPB, by Tony Dixon
Shelduck, Thornwick Pool, by Tony Simpson
Shelduck, Thornwick Pool, by Tony Simpson