21st March 2015

A strong north-north-west wind, overcast conditions and temperatures struggling to 6 degrees C. A total of 213 Fulmars flew north during the seawatch, as did five Common Scoters, a Lesser Black-backed Gull and 24 Puffins.

Four Red-necked Grebes were again on the sea off Sewerby, the Velvet Scoter remained off South Landing/South Dykes, with a Bar-tailed Godwit on the beach at the former location and seven Snipe were present at Thornwick Pool. Five Scandinavian Rock Pipits fed on the seaweed at South Landing, whilst additional records from South Dykes included a Tawny Owl, a Grey Wagtail, two Coal Tits and two Goldcrest. A total of 65 Pied Wagtails roosted at Thornwick Pool.

One Short-eared Owl was present at Buckton.

Stonechat, Thornwick, by Andy Hood
Stonechat, Thornwick, by Andy Hood