25th July 2015

The day started with strong northerlies and showers, with the wind decreasing in strength during the afternoon. During the seawatch, 189 Fulmars, 24 Manx Shearwaters, a Sooty Shearwater and a Balearic Shearwater all flew north. A total of 55 Common Scoter flew in the same direction, whilst an Arctic Skua flew south two Bonxies were recorded and three Arctic Terns headed north.

Single Grey Heron, Green Sandpiper, Dunlin and Yellow Wagtail all frequented Thornwick Pools.

A juvenile Yellow-legged Gull loafed on the beach with other gulls at Sewerby.

Common Scoters, Outer Head, by Craig Thomas
Common Scoters, Outer Head, by Craig Thomas
juvenile Kittiwake, Outer Head by Craig Thomas
juvenile Kittiwake, Outer Head by Craig Thomas
Hedgehog, Lighthouse Road, by Craig Thomas
Hedgehog, Lighthouse Road, by Craig Thomas