21st May 2023

Sunny throughout, with a light/moderate northerly wind developing and temperatures peaking at 15 degrees C. The Temminck’s Stint remained on Thornwick Pools and was joined by a second individual late morning; both subsequently flew off. However, a single that appeared from mid-afternoon was initially assumed to be a returning individual, but analysis of photos shows three Temminck’s Stints were involved. Additional wader records from Thornwick included single Ringed Plover, Little Ringed Plover and Green Sandpiper; another Ringed Plover flew over the outer head; two Gadwall and a Teal also visited the Pools.

Two pairs of Grey Partridge were notable including one at High Holme, with a single also near Old Fall. Passerine migrants were again scarce, but included lone Whinchat, Spotted Flycatcher and White Wagtail.

Temminck’s Stint, Thornwick Pools, by Lee Johnson
Temminck’s Stint, Thornwick Pools, by Rob Little
Spotted Flycatcher, South Landing, by June & Malcolm Fox