6th June 2015

A strong south-westerly wind, sunny intervals and temperatures that reached 15 degrees C. During the seawatch, two Manx Shearwaters flew north and 25 Canada Geese moved south, as did single Common Buzzard and Pomarine Skua. A Bonxie lingered offshore, while 20 Sandwich Terns moved north.

Pride of place went to five Bee-eaters that flew west over Old Fall at 0720hrs; they were later relocated on the western edge of Bridlington mid-morning before moving on. Five Grey Herons were present; one over the Fog Station, another at Thornwick Pool and a group of three over the same location. A Hobby appeared over Thornwick Pools on several occasions during the day, with Dunlin, Redshank and Yellow Wagtail also present. Another Yellow Wagtail was present on the Outer Head.

Broad-bodied Chaser, by Lee Johnson
Broad-bodied Chaser, by Lee Johnson