2nd March 2019

South-westerly winds strengthened throughout a day that started overcast with brighter spells later; temperatures reached 11 degrees C. Wildfowl interest on the headland included the Barnacle Goose, four Shelduck, 74 Teal, 25 Wigeon and the Pochard, whilst two Grey Herons also toured the freshwaters. Three Red Kites spent the best part of an hour over the village/Dykes late morning, before they headed strongly west; at times, they shared the same airspace as four Common Buzzards and a pair of Peregrine. The Chiffchaff remained at Hartendale, whilst three Goldcrests were also present.

Kestrel, Old Fall, by Brett Richards
Red Kite, Flamborough village, by Brett Richards