22nd August 2024

Blustery south-west winds featured throughout, with mainly overcast skies and a high of 21 degrees C. Caspian Gulls were noted at various locations, with five first-calendar years off the Fog Station in the morning, two at South Landing and four off South Dykes; although it is likely that there was some overlap between locations. Two Mediterranean Gulls were also recorded, with an adult off the Fog Station and a first calendar-year at South Landing. Twelve Tufted Ducks were on Thornwick Lakes, while the nearby Pools attracted a Green Sandpiper and six Snipe. Elsewhere, South Landing beach hosted 15 Ringed Plovers, 12 Dunlin and a Bar-tailed Godwit.

Fifteen Willow Warblers were at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where single Hobby, Reed Warbler, Redstart and Spotted Flycatcher were also present.

House Martin by Andrew Allport