6th December 2015

Strong south-westerly winds moderated during a largely bright, but mainly overcast day. Seawatching was rewarded with 40 Red-throated Divers, one Black-throated Diver and three Great Northern Divers all flying south. Two Manx Shearwaters headed north along with a Little Gull, whilst a Bonxie flew south.

Thornwick Pool attracted seven Teal, the drake Pintail, one Water Rail and a Grey Heron. Three Stonechats and two Lesser Redpolls were also recorded.

West of the Dykes, a Short-eared Owl hunted the cliff-top at Speeton and a Mistle Thrush was at Bempton.

Grey Heron, Flamborough, by Craig Thomas
Grey Heron, Flamborough, by Craig Thomas