23rd October 2015

A south-westerly wind strengthened during a relatively overcast day. Seawatching produced 14 Red-throated Divers, a Great Northern Diver, ten Whooper Swans, four Pink-footed Geese, single Shelduck, Gadwall and Goosander all flying south. An adult Pomarine Skua moved in the same direction, whilst a Sandwich Tern headed north.

Thornwick Pools attracted a Grey Heron, 19 Teal, four Snipe and a Water Rail. A Marsh Harrier and two Short-eared Owls frequented the north side of the Headland near the Golf Course. A Yellow-browed Warbler accompanied a tit flock in South Dykes, whilst 12 Lesser Redpolls, 16 Siskins and seven Bramblings were present.

Bempton RSPB attracted a Siberian Chiffchaff, six Stonechats, 28 Redwing, 43 Blackbirds and 20 Golden Plover.

Short-eared Owl, Outer Head, by Alan Walkington
Short-eared Owl, Outer Head, by Alan Walkington