5th November 2018

The weather consisted of moderate south-easterly winds, occasional sunny intervals and temperatures reaching 13 degrees C. During the seawatch, an Eider, 22 Common Scoter, nine Red-throated Divers and a Knot flew south, meanwhile two Bonxies headed north.

Three Pink-footed Geese joined the resident Greylag flock, whilst sightings from Thornwick Pools included single Grey Heron, Little Grebe, Cormorant and a Water Rail. Lingering passerine migrants included three Siberian Chiffchaffs (two at South Landing and a lone bird at Old Fall), a Willow Warbler at Old Fall and the Little Bunting at South Landing.

West of the Dykes, RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted a Short-eared Owl.

Water Rail, Thornwick Pools, by Alan Walkington