1st November 2015

It was a warm day, with very light variable winds and sunshine throughout. Four Whooper Swans and 63 Common Scoter flew south on the seawatch, whilst a total of 320 Pink-footed Geese flew south over the Headland, including a partially-leucistic individual.

Thornwick attracted a Little Grebe, nine Snipe, one Jack Snipe, single Redshank and Dunlin, an adult Yellow-legged Gull and a Rock Pipit. A Greenshank overflew the Headland, with additional records including three Woodcocks and three Short-eared Owls.

Migrants included two Black Redstarts, two Stonechat, a Firecrest, 35 Siskin and three Lesser Redpolls.

Bempton RSPB hosted a ringtail Hen Harrier and a Ring Ouzel.

Insect interest included a Hummingbird Hawkmoth at the Living Seas Centre and a Comma.

Hen Harrier, Bempton Cliffs RSPB, by John Beaumont
Hen Harrier, Bempton Cliffs RSPB, by John Beaumont
Firecrest, Outer Head, by Craig Thomas
Firecrest, Outer Head, by Craig Thomas