4th November 2015

There were very light southerly winds, a heavy overcast with mist. Seawatching was rewarded with 22 Red-throated Divers flying south, three Shelduck, six Gadwall, single Shoveler, Pochard and Goosander. A Bonxie lingered offshore and a Little Gull headed south. A flock of 220 Common Scoter briefly headed north before returning to Bridlington Bay.

A total of 152 Pink-footed Geese flew south, whilst two Pintail, 17 Wigeon and six Teal frequented North Marsh. The Greenshank was still at Thornwick Pool, along with single Tufted Duck, Pochard, Shoveler, Little Grebe and eight Snipe.  Migrants included one Woodcock, a Short-eared Owl that hunted fields near the Lighthouse, where a Black Redstart remained in residence, 82 Fieldfare, 19 Redwing, three Stonechat, three Grey Wagtails and a Snow Bunting on the cliff top near Old Fall.

West of the Dykes, Buckton attracted 45 Golden Plover and a Merlin.

Snow Bunting, Old Fall cliff top, by Craig Thomas
Snow Bunting, Old Fall cliff top, by Craig Thomas