30th August 2023

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, moderate north-westerly winds and temperatures that peaked at 15 degrees C. A juvenile Long-tailed Skua flew north, while two Balearic Shearwaters were recorded alongside 13 Sooty Shearwaters. A total of 1366 Common Terns was notable, as were five Black Terns.

Thornwick Pools hosted 13 Teal, a Water Rail, two Little Ringed Plovers and three Dunlin.

Single Bonxie and Sooty Shearwater flew past RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Short-eared Owl, RSPB Bempton Cliffs by Dan Howe (29/08)