22nd September 2017

The weather consisted of light south-west winds and largely sunny skies, with increasing cloud from mid-afternoon with a few light showers. During the seawatch, 11 Wigeon flew south, 17 Teal and 41 Common Scoter headed north, 219 Little Gulls also moved north, whilst a further 13 lingered offshore. Three Bonxies and two Arctic Skuas were also recorded. 

Thornwick Pools attracted a Pintail, whilst three Little Egrets remained on the beach below Beacon Hill. Passerine interest included two Yellow-browed Warblers (South Landing & Old Fall), four Grey Wagtails, a White Wagtail and a Lesser Redpoll.

West of the Dykes, the Red-backed Shrike and a Yellow-browed Warbler lingered at Bempton Cliffs RSPB, together with three Lesser Whitethroats and a Pied Flycatcher. A Marsh Harrier was seen near Bempton village.

Willow Warbler, Flamborough, by Paul Reed