9th October 2016

Another largely sunny day and moderate northerly winds. Seawatching highlights included ten Pintail and four Eider south, single Velvet Scoter and a female-type Long-tailed Duck north, a Great Northern Diver north, a Balearic Shearwater and Mediterranean Gull south and 12 Bonxies.

A drake Long-tailed Duck was located on the sea south of the fog station, a Little Egret and a Marsh Harrier toured the headland, two Jack Snipe were recorded, whilst a Short-eared Owl overflew the golf course. Thornwick Pools hosted a Kingfisher, with a Great Grey Shrike commuting between there and North Landing. The Dusky Warbler was still present, the Barred Warbler was relocated on the road to South Landing, whilst a Red-breasted Flycatcher was new-in at Old Fall. Two Little Buntings were located: one near Head Farm and the other near North Landing; the fifth and sixth of autumn! Other records included three Woodcock, eleven Yellow-browed Warblers, a Willow Warbler, two Ring Ouzels and two Redstart.

West of the Dykes, a Great Grey Shrike and two Yellow-browed Warblers were located near Bempton village. Bempton Cliffs RSPB hosted the Bluethroat, a Red-breasted Flycatcher and a Yellow-browed Warbler.

Great Grey Shrike, North Landing, by Craig Thomas
Great Grey Shrike, North Landing, by Craig Thomas
Red-breasted Flycatcher, Bempton Cliffs RSPB, by Craig Thomas
Red-breasted Flycatcher, Bempton Cliffs RSPB, by Craig Thomas
Little Bunting, outer head, by Lee Johnson
Little Bunting, outer head, by Lee Johnson