Category: Sightings

The majority of the morning was relatively still and overcast, whilst a strengthening south-easterly breeze developed once the sun broke through the clouds. Thornwick Pools hosted three Pink-footed Geese, a Wigeon, one Greenshank, two Redshank, a Ringed Plover, six Dunlin, three Curlew Sandpipers, a Little Stint and one Snipe. A Little Egret toured the headland, whilst an adult Yellow-legged Gull was on the golf course.

Good numbers of common migrants were present, including a count of 130 Willow Warblers. However, coverage was relatively sparse and clearly several hundred would have been present. Additional migrant tallies included: 24 Whitethroats, three Sedge Warblers, a Garden Warbler, ten Wheatear, two Whinchat, five Redstart, a Tree Pipit, 13 Yellow Wagtails, six Pied Flycatchers and nine Spotted Flycatchers.

West of the Dykes, Buckton attracted two Marsh Harriers, 35 Willow Warblers, a Tree Pipit, two Spotted Flycatchers and a Sedge Warbler, whilst the Pond hosted two Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper.

A moderate northerly wind and sunny conditions predominated until cloud built late afternoon. A Sooty Shearwater flew north past the fog station in the evening.

Thornwick Pools attracted six Teal, four Curlew Sandpipers, three Dunlin, a Greenshank, three Redshank and two Snipe. Another Curlew Sandpiper was on South Landing beach, whilst a Greenshank flew south over the outer head. Migrants included Pied Flycatcher and Redstart on the southern edge of the gorse field.

A Hobby frequented the Sewerby area, whilst Ruff, Common Sandpiper and Greenshank were on Buckton Pond.

It was a generally overcast day, with light and variable winds; a belt of heavy showers and more prolonged rain arrived late afternoon. Thornwick Pools attracted a Wigeon, two Teal, two Dunlin, a Curlew Sandpiper and one Snipe. Forty-two Teal were on rocks below the cliffs, a Curlew Sandpiper accompanied eight Dunlin and a Ringed Plover at South Landing, whilst a Greenshank flew over the outer head.

Passerine migrants were scarce, with highlights relating to two Pied Flycatchers, a Spotted Flycatcher and two Whinchat.

The weather consisted light/moderate westerly winds and sunny skies. During the seawatch, two Red-throated Divers, 49 Teal, four Gadwall, 57 Common Scoter, 38 Oystercatcher, five Whimbrel, two Greenshank, a Golden Plover, 21 Arctic Skuas and a juvenile Long-tailed Skua flew south. Five Shelduck, a Pintail, 34 Common Terns and 27 Arctic Terns headed north. In addition, there were three Little Egrets; two flying south and one feeding on the rocks below the fog station.

Thornwick Pools attracted a Grey Heron, two Wigeon, two Teal, a Dunlin and a Ruff. Two Shelduck, seven Dunlin, a Little Stint and a Knot frequented South Landing, with an Eider, 12 Teal and 30 Ringed Plovers at Sewerby. The adult Yellow-legged Gull again roosted on the golf course. Passerine interest included five Whinchats at Thornwick and four Wheatears on the outer head.

West of the Dykes, sightings at Buckton included one Marsh Harrier, a Hobby, two Greenshank and a Redshank on the pond, Redstart, Pied Flycatcher, two Stonechat and several Whinchat.

After a calm and sunny start to the day, a light easterly wind established by late afternoon and rain arrived mid-afternoon. During the seawatch, single Shoveler, Balearic Shearwater, Black-tailed Godwit, Long-tailed Skua and Yellow-legged Gull flew past the fog station. Thornwick Pools attracted a Grey Heron, one Wigeon, seven Dunlin, a Curlew and a Little Stint.

West of Dykes, Buckton attracted a Marsh Harrier, two Greenshank, four Golden Plover, 80 Lapwing and a Wheatear.

The morning started with mist and drizzle, with brighter weather eventually arriving in the evening, with predominantly light/moderate northerlies. Seawatching highlights included: four Wigeon and two Shoveler flying north, 188 Teal north (and 179 south), 66 Common Scoter south, two Red-throated Divers south (and one north), one Great Northern Diver south, two Sooty Shearwaters north (and two south), 18 Manx Shearwaters south, two Little Stints south, 30 Common Terns south, five Arctic Terns north, nine Bonxies south, 38 Arctic Skuas south and a Pomarine Skua north.

Thornwick Pools attracted a Grey Heron, one Wigeon, four Teal, a Ruff, one Ringed Plover, seven Dunlin and a Little Stint. Another Ruff was in fields next to Mid Dykes. A Little Egret flew south over the outer head, as did four Golden Plovers and a juvenile Marsh Harrier, whilst the Yellow-legged Gull remained in residence. Additional interest included a Cuckoo, ten Whinchat, one Pied Flycatcher, a Tree Pipit and four Wheatear.

West of the Dykes, seven Sanderling and seven Ringed Plovers frequented Sewerby beach.

The weather comprised light south-westerly winds and sunshine. Seawatching produced four Brent Geese flying north, at least one of which was a Pale-bellied Goose, five Red-throated Divers south, five Sooty Shearwaters, 34 Manx Shearwaters and a Balearic Shearwater all north, 64 Common Terns, three Bonxies and 12 Arctic Skuas.

Thornwick Pools hosted a Wigeon, five Teal, nine Dunlin, a Little Stint (different to yesterday’s bird), one Ruff, three Green Sandpipers and a Ringed Plover. Two Greenshanks also flew over the headland. Raptor interest was provided by a Hobby at Thornwick, a Marsh Harrier and two Sparrowhawks in off the sea at North Landing, along with two Common Buzzards. Migrants included a Swift, two Reed Warblers, two Garden Warblers, two Pied Flycatchers, a Tree Pipit, five Whinchat, a Redstart and four Wheatear.

West of the Dykes, Buckton attracted a Greenshank, a Marsh Harrier, two Common Buzzards, a Short-eared Owl, a Reed Warbler, three Spotted Flycatchers, five Whinchat and three Yellow Wagtails. There were also 25 Ringed Plovers on Sewerby beach.

Light south-westerly winds remained throughout a gloriously sunny day. Seawatching highlights included a dark-bellied Brent Goose flying north, single Red-throated Diver and Shoveler moving south, three Sooty Shearwaters, 11 Manx Shearwaters and two Balearic Shearwaters moving north, a Bonxie offshore and 42 Common Terns heading north.

Thornwick Pools attracted a Wigeon, 11 Teal, a Ruff, one Green Sandpiper, nine Dunlin, a Little Stint and a Ringed Plover, with another Ruff on nearby fields. Eight Snipe flew over the outer head along with a Greenshank. Amongst low numbers of passerine migrants were two Pied Flycatchers, two Wheatear and a Goldcrest.

West of the Dykes, sightings at Buckton included two Greenshank, a Green Sandpiper, a Short-eared Owl, two Spotted Flycatchers and two Whinchat. Records from Bempton included two Whinchat and a Wheatear.

A day of light south-westerly winds and sunny intervals. Seawatching produced ten Teal flying south, a Red-throated Diver north, a Sooty Shearwater north, two juvenile Yellow-legged Gulls, 46 Common Terns north and ten Arctic Terns.

Thornwick Pools attracted a Wigeon, 11 Teal, 11 Dunlin and single Ruff, Little Stint, Ringed Plover, Snipe and Greenshank. Other sightings included a Merlin and a Goldcrest.

West of the Dykes, a juvenile Hobby was at Bempton, along with Marsh Harrier, Greenshank and Golden Plover, whilst Buckton hosted Greenshank, three Snipe and two Whinchats.

Another day of light south-westerly winds and sunny intervals. Seawatching was quiet with eight Common Scoters, 28 Sandwich Terns and 128 Common Terns heading north, whilst a Budgerigar flying past provided colour!

Thornwick Pools attracted eight Teal, eight Dunlin, single Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, Little Stint and Ringed Plover. An Icterine Warbler was located on the edge of Thornwick camp.

West of the Dykes, Bempton attracted a Snipe, four Golden Plover and 15 Common Whitethroats. Buckton attracted three Teal, a Marsh Harrier, 70 Lapwing, one Greenshank, four Snipe, 30 Whitethroats, three Sedge Warblers, a Grasshopper Warbler, six Whinchat and five Yellow Wagtails.

It was a generally overcast day with light/moderate south-westerly winds. Seawatching highlights included 12 Teal, two Sooty Shearwaters, two Black-tailed Godwits, 100 Knot, 15 Dunlin, 26 Sandwich Terns and an adult Pomarine Skua flying south, with the year’s first Black Tern, two Bonxies and four Arctic Skuas heading north.

Thornwick Pools attracted eight Teal, eight Dunlin, two Ringed Plovers and a Little Stint. South Landing hosted a juvenile Mediterranean Gull and Grey Wagtail, whilst an adult Caspian Gull roosted at South Dykes and an adult Yellow-legged Gull on the golf course. Additional sightings included single Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher and Garden Warbler.

After a bright start, increasing cloud and heavy rain arrived from late morning. Seawatching was rewarded with a Shoveler, three Red-throated Divers, a Sooty Shearwater, nine Manx Shearwaters, a Balearic Shearwater, 28 Sandwich Terns and 18 Common Terns flying north, with one Bonxie and two Arctic Skuas also recorded.

A Little Egret fed in rock pools near High Stacks. Thornwick Pools hosted a Wigeon, 11 Teal, ten Dunlin, a Little Stint and three Ringed Plovers. A Yellow-legged Gull also remained on the headland. Passerines at South Landing included a Pied Flycatcher and an early returning Redwing.

West of the Dykes, four Whinchat and three Swift were seen at Buckton, with 17 Yellow Wagtails and five Swift at Bempton.

Initial light south-westerly winds switched to moderate north-westerly winds, with sunny intervals throughout. Seawatching highlights included 61 Teal, ten Red-throated Divers, a Great Northern Diver, 17 Manx Shearwaters and nine Arctic Skuas flying south, with two Sooty Shearwaters and a juvenile Caspian Gull flying north.

The day’s highlight related to a juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper that spent most of the morning at Thornwick Pools; only the fifth Flamborough record, but the second this year. Other sightings from Thornwick included three Ruff, a Little Stint, 11 Dunlin and a Ringed Plover. South Landing attracted an Eider, a juvenile Mediterranean Gull (different to Friday’s individual), 11 Ringed Plover and 12 Dunlin.

West of the Dykes, single Ruff, Green Sandpiper and Greenshank were on Buckton Pond, with two Whinchat and a Garden Warbler nearby.

Light winds shifted from a south-westerly direction into south-south-easterlies later, with sunny intervals and a light overcast. There was a vast improvement in the quality of the seawatching resultant from yesterday’s northerly airflow, with the following highlights: a pale-bellied Brent Goose north, 17 Wigeon, a Shoveler, three Pintail, 154 Teal, five Tufted Duck, a Velvet Scoter (south), 134 Common Scoters, 19 Red-throated Divers, two Cory’s Shearwaters (north close inshore at 0753hrs and 0804hrs), 26 Sooty Shearwaters north, 75 Manx Shearwaters north, five Little Egrets (including two seen earlier at Thornwick), four Grey Herons south, six Ruff south, two Roseate Terns south (adult & juvenile), 3364 Kittiwakes north, an adult Sabine’s Gull (north at 0910hrs), two juvenile Mediterranean Gulls, a juvenile Caspian Gull south (a new individual), 32 Bonxies, 28 Arctic Skuas and two Pomarine Skuas.

Thornwick Pools attracted eight Teal, four Wigeon, two Little Egrets, a Grey Heron, two Redshank, a Spotted Redshank, a Ringed Plover and one Snipe, whilst South Landing hosted 20 Dunlin and 11 Ringed Plovers. The Yellow-legged Gull again roosted on the golf course. Passerines on the outer head included two Redstarts, three Whinchat and four Wheatear.

West of the Dykes, sightings at Buckton included a Little Egret, single Ruff and Greenshank, 70 Lapwing, a Marsh Harrier, four Common Buzzards, a Wheatear and two Bullfinch.

After a foggy start, light south-westerly winds and sunny conditions dominated, with temperatures peaking at 25 degrees C. Seawatching produced 14 Wigeon, two Shoveler, 341 Teal, two Tufted Duck, a Sooty Shearwater, one Bonxie and three Arctic Skuas heading south, whilst a Great Crested Grebe, a sub-adult Sabine’s Gull, 76 Sandwich Terns, 30 Common Terns and two Arctic Terns flew north.

Thornwick Pools attracted four Wigeon, nine Teal, a Little Egret and 11 Dunlin, with a Hobby successfully hunting there during the evening. Fifteen Ringed Plovers and 14 Dunlin were on South Landing beach, with three Sanderlings at South Dykes. Another two Little Egrets fed in Thornwick Bay, a creamcrown Marsh Harrier flew south over South Dykes, where the adult Caspian Gull (PLEP) and a Yellow-legged Gull rested on fields. One of the main features of the day was a sizeable influx of hirundines, with 600 Swallows and 550 House Martins present, with passerine interest provided by four Whinchat and three Wheatear.

West of the Dykes, single Gadwall, Little Egret, Ruff, Greenshank, two Hobby, two Swift and five Whinchat were located at Buckton.

Light southerly winds and a warm, overcast day, with sunshine breaking through in the afternoon. Seawatching produced two Gadwall, a Sooty Shearwater, six Manx Shearwaters, a juvenile Mediterranean Gull, 51 Sandwich Terns, 32 Common Terns and 13 Arctic Terns north, whilst 11 Wigeon, 23 Teal and a Tufted Duck flew south, with juvenile Yellow-legged Gull and two Arctic Skuas also present.

Thornwick Pools attracted a Wigeon, 11 Teal, Little Egret, two Dunlin and two Ringed Plover.

An arrival of passerines occurred during the middle of the day, including a Pied Flycatcher, four Spotted Flycatchers, eight Whinchat, four Stonechat, six Wheatear, three Grey Wagtails and 12 Willow Warblers.

West of the Dykes, Buckton attracted one Little Egret, a Ruff, three Golden Plover, two Greenshank, a Marsh Harrier, four Sparrowhawks, five Yellow Wagtails, four Whinchat and two Goldcrest. Bempton hosted four Whinchat, three Spotted Flycatchers, two Pied Flycatcher and eight Goldcrest.

The day started with light south-westerly winds and sunshine, with the winds strengthening during the afternoon. Seawatching highlights included three Shoveler, 44 Teal, five Red-throated Divers, three Sooty Shearwaters, 45 Sandwich Terns, 12 Bonxies, and two Artic Skuas flying south; with nine Eider and three Arctic Skuas moving north.

Two Merlins were noted at Thornwick, a Swift was over South Landing, whilst passerine migrants included ten Whinchat, seven Wheatear, a Redstart, two Goldcrest, a Reed Warbler, 18 Willow Warbler and two Spotted Flycatchers.

West of the Dykes, Buckton attracted Little Egret, two Greenshank, a Green Sandpiper, two Swifts, a Redstart and one Whinchat, whilst sightings from Bempton included a Marsh Harrier, two Arctic Skuas and a Swift.

Another day of relatively strong south-west winds and largely sunny skies. During the seawatch, 60 Teal, six Eider and ten Red-throated Divers flew south, whilst ten Sooty Shearwaters, five Manx Shearwaters and two Balearic Shearwaters headed north. A Little Egret flew past the fog station, as did two Bonxies and four Arctic Skuas.

Thornwick Pools attracted 14 Teal, nine Dunlin, one Snipe and a Grey Wagtail. Single adult Caspian Gull (PLEP) and Yellow-legged Gull were in the field next to Old Fall Steps. A Spotted Flycatcher was in South Dykes.

It was a day of overcast skies, light westerly winds and occasional rain. Seawatching highlights included a pale-bellied Brent Goose, 118 Teal, nine Manx Shearwaters, two Balearic Shearwaters, 71 Sandwich Terns, 51 Common Terns, a Black Tern, two Bonxies, a Pomarine Skua and 32 Arctic Skuas flying south. Single Shoveler, Sooty Shearwater and juvenile Long-tailed Skua moved north. Better still, a juvenile Black Guillemot drifted south on the sea and a Little Egret was below the fog station.

Elsewhere, sightings included a Yellow-legged Gull and one Swift. Passerine interest included an influx of 480 Meadow Pipits (including 258 flying east over South Landing), 12 Whinchat, a Grey Wagtail, a Goldcrest, one Garden Warbler and 20 Reed Buntings.

A day of light/moderate south-westerly winds and sunny intervals. Seawatching produced a Tufted Duck, 15 Red-throated Divers and a Marsh Harrier flying south, whilst moving in the opposite direction were 41 Common Scoters, two Mediterranean Gulls, 158 Common Terns, 26 Arctic Terns, six Arctic Skuas and a Hobby; a Coal Tit also appeared to come in off the sea.

Sightings from Sewerby included four Wigeon, 22 Sanderling and 11 Ringed Plovers. Five Swift and a Garden Warbler were recorded in the vicinity of Thornwick.

Records at Buckton included three Common Buzzards, two Marsh Harriers, two Little Egrets, seven Whinchat and a Stonechat.

The weather consisted of moderate/strong southerly winds and sunny intervals. Seawatching highlights included single Shelduck, Gadwall, 25 Wigeon, seven Shoveler, four Pintail, 203 Teal and a Tufted Duck flying south. A Greenshank moved north, with 12 Knot and 30 Dunlin heading south. Frustratingly, a phalarope species was harried by gulls and flew out to sea before its identity was clinched. Single juvenile Mediterranean and Yellow-legged Gulls flew south, whilst one Bonxie and four Arctic Skuas were also recorded.

Thornwick Pools attracted 14 Teal, four Dunlin and a Green Sandpiper. The gull flock adjacent to Old Fall contained three Caspian Gulls – a juvenile, a first-winter and an adult (Plep) – as well as an adult Yellow-legged Gull.

Buckton Ponds hosted two Little Egrets.

The weather consisted light, variable winds, sunshine and temperatures that reached 24 degrees C. Seawatching highlights included two Shelduck, 208 Common Scoter, a Bar-tailed Godwit and one Bonxie flying south, with four Arctic Skuas also noted.

Thornwick Pools attracted two Goosander, 11 Teal, four Dunlin, a Knot, two Green Sandpipers and a Greenshank. The day’s highlight related to the discovery of a Richard’s Pipit in the northern stubbles; additional passerine migrants included a Tree Pipit, a Pied Flycatcher, one Redstart, 24 Wheatears and 17 Whinchats.

A day of strong north-westerly winds promised a good seawatch, but thick fog and zero visibility put paid to the chances of anything. Thornwick Pools hosted three Wigeon, 17 Teal, a Grey Heron, one Knot, a Green Sandpiper, seven Dunlin and a Snipe. A male Redstart was the only notable migrant located in the gloom.

A day of light/moderate north-westerly winds and fog, with visibility severely hampered. Seawatching proved impossible; in fact, locating the sea was hardly possible! Thornwick Pools attracted a Wigeon, 13 Teal, a Knot, one Green Sandpiper, ten Dunlin and a Snipe. Eighteen Sanderling and a Common Sandpiper were at Sewerby, with 13 Sanderling at South Dykes.

The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the Yellow-browed Warbler located at Bempton Cliffs.

An overcast day, with increasingly strong north-westerly winds and rain for much of the afternoon. Seawatching proved rewarding, with a significant movement of wildfowl taking place, highlights included: two pale-bellied Brent Geese north, seven Shelduck, six Gadwall, 444 Wigeon, 12 Shoveler, 19 Pintail, 465 Teal, single Tufted Duck and Velvet Scoter, along with 337 Common Scoter. Additional sightings included 75 Red-throated Divers flying south, eight Sooty Shearwater, two Balearic Shearwaters south, a Marsh Harrier south, 28 Knot north, 57 Dunlin north, two Mediterranean Gulls north, 30 Bonxie south, 38 Arctic Skuas south and four Long-tailed Skuas south.

South Landing attracted 80 Wigeon, 69 Teal, two Pintail, a Shoveler, 47 Dunlin, 25 Turnstone, 20 Ringed Plover, three Grey Plover, three Sanderling and single Bar-tailed Godwit and Knot. Thornwick Pools attracted two Little Egrets, two Snipe, nine Dunlin and a Knot. The outer head hosted six Golden Plover, four Grey Wagtails, 470 Meadow Pipits, including 240 birds in off the sea, and six Siskin.

West of the Dykes, the Yellow-browed Warbler remained in residence at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

A day of moderate/strong north-westerly winds and overcast skies resulted in a classic seawatch. Highlights included: 41 Pale-bellied Brent Geese (29 south, 12 south), 644 Wigeon (473 north, 171 south), one Gadwall, three Shoveler, 19 Pintail (18 north, one south), four Velvet Scoters, 96 Red-throated Divers south, 1003 Sooty Shearwaters north, 478 Manx Shearwaters north, two Great Shearwaters north, 28 Arctic Skuas south, 28 Bonxies south, seven Long-tailed Skuas (5 south, 2 north), one Pomarine Skua south, a juvenile Yellow-legged Gull, two Sabine’s Gulls north (adult and juvenile) and two Roseate Terns north.

South Landing attracted 50 Dunlin, 40 Ringed Plovers, 29 Turnstone and two Knot, whilst ten Dunlin and a Ringed Plover visited Thornwick Pools.

In contrast to recent days light, variable winds and sunny skies featured throughout. Seawatching highlights included a pale-bellied Brent Goose south, 183 Wigeon, six Shoveler, three Pintail, 119 Teal, one Velvet Scoter and 176 Common Scoter all north, 73 Red-throated Divers south, 25 Sooty Shearwaters, 57 Manx Shearwaters and a Balearic Shearwater north, a Curlew Sandpiper south, 240 Little Gulls north, 89 Common Terns north, 23 Bonxies, 13 Arctic Skuas and nine juvenile Long-tailed Skuas north.

Raptor reports included up to five Common Buzzards together and a Honey Buzzard, whilst a Merlin frequented the outer head. Small numbers of migrants included five Wheatear, two Whinchat, two Redstarts, a Pied Flycatcher and two Spotted Flycatchers. A Barred Warbler was located at North Landing and two Yellow-browed Warblers made landfall on the outer head.

West of the Dykes, the undoubted highlight was a Common Rosefinch trapped at Buckton. Other sightings included ten Common Buzzards, three Marsh Harriers, Greenshank, three Whinchat and Pied Flycatcher.

Drizzle and grey skies dominated for much of the day. Northbound birds on this morning’s seawatch include two Shelduck, 56 Wigeon, 62 Teal (two south), 35 Common Scoter (50 south), 14 Red-throated Diver (20 south), singles of Great Northern Diver, Sooty Shearwater and Little Egret, three Dunlin, 15 Little Gull, four Arctic Skua (two south) and a Black Guillemot. Southbound only saw 12 Sandwich Tern and a Great Skua.

A Dotterel was discovered just south of Old Fall plantation and was still present on the headland by the afternoon. Elsewhere four Wheatear and a Willow Tit were noted. At South Landing there were 63 Dunlin, 43 Ringed Plover, 12 Sanderling, five Turnstone and a Little Egret.

Light drizzle to start which cleared by mid-afternoon; gentle north-westerlies throughout. Moving north on the morning’s seawatch, unless otherwise stated, saw 129 Wigeon (16 south), single Pintail and Tufted Duck, 14 Teal (12 south), 33 Common Scoter (one south), eight Red-throated Diver (25 south), four Sooty, nine Manx and a Balearic Shearwater, 22 Redshank, two Knot, two Sabine’s Gull, three Great Skua south, five Arctic Skua (eight south) and one Long-tailed Skua (two south).

On land the obvious highlight was the excellent fall of Yellow-browed Warblers with up to 28 recorded across a number of sites, a record day count for the headland. In addition, a Bluethroat was located on the Outer Head and the Dotterel remained nearby. Other migrants included six Wheatear, four Goldcrest, 14 Song Thrush and a Redstart.

West of the Dykes, Bempton RSPB played host to four Yellow-browed Warbler, two Redstart, seven Chiffchaff, a single Whinchat and a flyover Long-tailed Skua.

An unprecedented number of Yellow-browed Warblers have been recorded across the Flamborough greater recording area today totalling 139 individuals; 103 were logged from a plethora of sites East of the Dykes and a further 36 West of the Dykes (14 Bempton RSPB, five Bempton village, 14 Buckton, three Speeton).

Other land-based treats included a Red-breasted Flycatcher and Lapland Bunting near the golf course; Short-eared Owl and yesterday’s Bluethroat both present near the gorse field, with the Dotterel still in situ nearby; elsewhere a Brambling, two Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher, two Whinchat, two Garden Warbler, four Yellow Wagtail, two Mistle Thrush and five Wheatear were noted on the headland.

Seawatching highlights included 13 Grey Plover south, a 1st-calendar year Yellow-legged Gull south and a Long-tailed Skua north.

The South Landing wader assemblage consisted of 47 Turnstone, 42 Ringed Plover, 35 Sanderling, 31 Dunlin, 13 Redshank, three Oystercatcher and two Knot. An adult Sabine’s Gull flew east there early afternoon.

West of the Dykes, in addition to the YbW counts, Bempton RSPB hosted a Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher, four Whinchat and two Tree Pipit; Buckton held two Lapland Bunting, Redstart, Yellow Wagtail, five Whinchat, Stonechat, eight Song Thursh, two Gadwall and 18 Teal.

A predominantly mild day with gentle south-westerlies and sunshine throughout. The morning seawatch saw a southerly movement of 80 Wigeon (31 north), 94 Teal (ten north), 15 Red-throated Diver (three north), four Grey Plover, four Turnstone, a single Knot, two Dunlin, two Great Skua and an Arctic Skua north.

A minimum of 21 Yellow-browed Warbler were still present today though observer coverage was greatly reduced compared to yesterday. Other migrant passerines on the headland consisted of two each of Redstart, Reed Warbler, Garden Warbler and Whinchat and four Wheatear. A juvenile Hobby was near Old Fall and a Merlin patrolled the Outer Head.

West of the Dykes, Bempton RSPB and Buckton help 14 Yellow-browed Warbler, 15 Whinchat, Lesser Whitethroat, Redstart, Pied Flycatcher, Greenshank and two Dunlin between them. Belated news of a Dotterel which over flew the latter site yesterday.

It was a day of light south-westerly winds and sunny spells. Seawatching highlights included 20 Wigeon north, 25 Red-throated Divers south, 11,400 Gannets north (in three hours), nine Grey Plovers south and 20 Sandwich Terns.

A Taiga Bean Goose appeared on Thornwick Pool late in the day, whilst a Hobby frequented Old Fall in the morning. Scarce passerine migrants included a Barred Warbler in the Gorse Field and a minimum of 21 Yellow-browed Warblers, including six within the Thornwick area and three at Old Fall. Additional migrants included two Goldcrests, a Whitethroat, one Spotted Flycatcher, seven Whinchat, a Brambling and two Siskin.

Sightings west of the Dykes included three Common Buzzards, a Greenshank and a Yellow-browed Warbler at Buckton, whilst 13 Golden Plovers and three Snipe flew south at Bempton, where there were also ten Whinchat and nine Yellow-browed Warblers.

The day’s weather consisted of moderate south-westerly winds and relatively overcast skies. Seawatching highlights included 22 Wigeon, a Pintail, three Sooty Shearwaters north, single Great Crested Grebe and Grey Plover south, four Bonxies, an Arctic Skua and a juvenile Long-tailed Skua flying north.

The Taiga Bean Goose had moved to North Marsh, where it accompanied up to 174 Greylags, ten Wigeon and two Tufted Ducks. Thornwick Pools attracted 21 Teal, two Knot and three Dunlin. Passerine migrants included six Yellow-browed Warblers, a Whitethroat, two Whinchat and two Yellow Wagtails.

West of the Dykes, four Gadwall, three Dunlin and single Greenshank and Snipe frequented Buckton Pond, with three Yellow-browed Warblers still at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

The weather comprised moderate south-westerly winds and overcast skies. Seawatching produced 62 Common Scoter north, 19 Red-throated Divers south, seven Sooty Shearwaters, seven Manx Shearwaters, three Balearic Shearwaters, a Pomarine Skua south, six Arctic Skuas, a juvenile Long-tailed Skua north and a juvenile Mediterranean Gull.

The Taiga Bean Goose accompanied 186 Greylag Geese in the vicinity of North Marsh, where a Marsh Harrier also flew south-west, with a Little Egret at South Dykes. A minimum of four Yellow-browed Warblers remained on the outer head, together with Redstart, Garden Warbler and Grey Wagtail.

A Whimbrel, an additional ten Yellow-browed Warblers and four Whinchats were at Bempton Cliffs RSPB, whilst a Pied Flycatcher and ten Whinchats were at Buckton.

It was an overcast day, with moderate south-westerly winds and occasional rain. Seawatching produced four Eider, 17 Red-throated Divers, a Manx Shearwater and 590 Black-headed Gulls flying south, whilst two Bonxies and an Arctic Skua were also recorded.

The Taiga Bean Goose again accompanied Greylags near North Marsh, where there were also four Gadwall and 22 Wigeon. Thornwick Pools attracted 25 Teal, a Grey Heron, three Snipe and three Dunlin.

Seven Yellow-browed Warblers remained, a legacy of last week’s incredible influx.

Moderate south-westerlies and overcast conditions ensued. A relatively quiet day both on land and out to sea; the morning seawatch logged 16 Teal, three Knot, 20 Black-headed Gull, 50 Common and two Lesser Black-backed Gull and two Guillemot all south past the headland.

At North Marsh the Taiga Bean Goose continued its stay among the local Greylags and two Yellow-browed Warbler were near the golf course.

West of the Dykes, at Bempton Cliffs RSPB a single Yellow-browed Warbler remained, as well as a Treecreeper present for its second day.

A day of patchy sunshine and temperatures in the high teens; south-westerly winds strengthened throughout. Seawatching highlights consisted of 136 Pink-footed Geese south, a single Wigeon and Tufted Duck south, eight Scaup south, 17 Red-throated Diver south (two north), a Little Egret north, eight Great, one Arctic and a dark morph Pomarine Skua south.

A further 200 Pink-footed Geese overflew the headland. There were seven Yellow-browed Warbler on the Outer Head, including the two favouring the golf course willows, and the Taiga Bean Goose was still in the North Marsh area. Other migrants included three Spotted Flycatcher, four Whinchat, Redstart, Wheatear and a Kingfisher was located on the beach below the Lighthouse.

West of the Dykes, Bempton Cliffs RSPB retained a single Yellow-browed Warbler and Treecreeper; Buckton logged a single Snipe and Greenshank and two Whinchat.

Another day of strong south-westerly winds and sunny intervals. Seawatching highlights included 19 Pink-footed Geese, 24 Red-throated Divers, a Balearic Shearwater, two Bonxies, a Pomarine Skua and an Arctic Skua all south.

An additional 81 Pink-footed Geese flew over the headland.

Two Yellow-browed Warblers remained at Bempton Cliffs RSPB and Buckton Pond hosted a Greenshank.

The weather consisted of moderate south-westerly winds and sunny intervals. A Whooper Swan dropped onto North Marsh, where the Taiga Bean Goose accompanied 27 Pink-footed Geese, and 22 Wigeon were in residence. Thornwick Pools attracted five Pink-footed Geese, 12 Teal, three Snipe and two Dunlin; although one of the latter was taken by a Sparrowhawk. An Osprey also toured the headland: over North Landing (0855hrs) and South Landing (1025hrs).

The Bay Brambles area attracted eight Chiffchaff, a Whitethroat, one Blackcap, a Redstart, two Wheatear, one Yellow Wagtail and fly-over Siskin and Redpoll.

West of the Dykes, Bempton Cliffs RSPB hosted a Yellow-browed Warbler and two Whinchat.

A day of increasing northerly winds and cloud cover after a calm and sunny start to the day. Seawatching was rewarded with: ten Eider south, 44 Common Scoter north, a Red-breasted Merganser south, 38 Red-throated Divers south, 69 Sooty Shearwaters and 11 Manx Shearwaters north, a Balearic Shearwater south, a Little Egret south, 1162 Kittiwakes north, a juvenile Sabine’s Gull and 13 Little Gulls north, a Mediterranean Gull south, a Black Tern north, 19 Arctic Skuas and a juvenile Long-tailed Skua south.

The Taiga Bean Goose accompanied 33 Pink-footed Geese near North Marsh, where a Gadwall was present. Passerine interest included two Yellow-browed Warblers on the outer head (including one in Old Fall), single Whinchat and Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail and White Wagtail.

West of the Dykes, Buckton Pond attracted single Curlew Sandpiper and Jack Snipe.

Strong north-westerly winds moderated slightly during a sunny day. Seawatching produced the following: a Velvet Scoter and 116 Red-throated Divers south, 238 Sooty Shearwaters and 63 Manx Shearwaters north, 49 Bonxies south, 18 Arctic Skuas south, two juvenile Long-tailed Skuas south.

The Taiga Bean Goose accompanied 29 Pink-footed Geese at North Marsh. Single Hen Harrier and Merlin hunted the headland, with three Short-eared Owls also present; two in off the sea and one at North Marsh. However , the day’s highlight was a significant arrival of passerines, including 13 Yellow-browed Warblers, a Barred Warbler immediately south of the lighthouse, a Red-breasted Flycatcher at Old Fall, a Richard’s Pipit over the outer head and a Hawfinch at Old Fall. Additional migrants included eight Redwing, two Lesser Whitethroats, 35 Goldcrests, ten Chiffchaffs, 300 Brambling, two Snow Buntings and a Lapland Bunting.

West of the Dykes, sightings at Bempton Cliffs RSPB included a Short-eared Owl and a Snow Bunting, with a Blue Fulmar, Merlin, Jack Snipe, Redstart and seven Redwing recorded at Buckton.

It remained sunny all day, with a very light northerly wind establishing mid-morning. Seawatching highlights included 251 Wigeon north (51 south), a Shoveler, two Pintail, 141 Teal, 225 Common Scoters, two Velvet Scoters and two Red-breasted Mergansers all flying north. Meanwhile, 51 Red-throated Divers headed south, a Great Northern Diver moved north, along with nine Sooty Shearwaters, whilst 201 Little Gulls headed north (29 south), as did single Mediterranean and Yellow-legged Gulls. Three Pomarine Skuas flew south, with 23 Bonxies and three Arctic Skuas also recorded.

The Taiga Bean Goose accompanied eight Pink-feet at North Marsh. A minimum of two Short-eared Owls were present, including a single in off the sea, and the ringtail Hen Harrier hunted the stubbles near South Landing in the morning.

The day’s highlight related to the discovery of a Little Bunting at Whelkie Wynds. A total of 54 Yellow-browed Warblers were discovered, which included seven at Buckton and three at Bempton Cliffs RSPB. The Red-breasted Flycatcher also remained in residence at Old Fall. Additional sightings included a Jack Snipe, nine Snipe over, 20 Redwing, 12 Stonechats, 25 Goldcrests, 15 Chiffchaffs, four Lesser Redpoll, nine Brambling, a Snow Bunting and one Lapland Bunting.

Sightings from Buckton included two Great Spotted Woodpeckers, nine Goldcrest and 30 Corn Buntings.

A day of moderate east-south-easterly winds and sunny skies, after light rain around dawn, ensured today was special. Bempton Cliffs RSPB stole the headlines with the discovery of the UK’s fourth ever Eastern Crowned Warbler near the visitor centre. Found in the middle of the day, the warbler remained stubbornly elusive until late afternoon when it started to give better views.

East of the Dykes, a Siberian Stonechat appeared briefly in the Bay Brambles before disappearing, but was then relocated in the Gorse Field late afternoon. A Radde’s Warbler remained frustratingly elusive near Highcliffe Manor (formerly the Timoneer), South Landing. A Pallas’s Warbler frequented the Golf Course Willows and a Siberian Chiffchaff was discovered at Thornwick.

During the seawatch, a dark-bellied Brent Goose flew north, 53 Wigeon and 40 Teal and a Little Gull headed south, with seven Bonxies and two Arctic Skuas moving north. The Taiga Bean Goose remained at North Marsh. Other migrants included two Short-eared Owls and an influx of thrushes; including 140 Song Thrush, 90 Redwing and seven Ring Ouzels. Other migrants included a Common Whitethroat, four Lesser Whitethroats, a Redstart, two Whinchat, a Pied Flycatcher and a Hawfinch. Yellow-browed Warblers were again ubiquitous, with 42+ present, but attention was focused elsewhere.

In addition to the aforementioned, sightings west of the Dykes included ten Chiffchaffs, single Spotted and Pied Flycatchers at Bempton Cliffs RSPB. Buckton sightings included a Fieldfare, 100 Song Thrush, 50 Redwing, 30 Blackbirds, a Ring Ouzel, 30 Goldcrests, eight Chiffchaffs and 12 Brambling.

Moderate south-easterlies and sunny skies persisted. The Eastern Crowned Warbler continued to entertain an admiring crowd at Bempton Cliffs RSPB from dawn til dusk. However, come mid-morning, the far-eastern waif was abandoned when news of an immature Black-browed Albatross filtered through from Filey as it past the Brigg and was subsequently tracked south past Bempton and Flamborough Head.

Seawatching from the headland also logged 72 Wigeon and 38 Teal south, ten Eider north (one south), 36 Common Scoter north (11 south), two Red-throated Diver south (one north), two Manx Shearwater and a single Great Crested Grebe north.

Migrants on the Outer Head included a Short-eared Owl in-off, Long-eared Owl, two Ring Ouzel, Lesser Redpoll, five Yellow-browed Warbler, Hawfinch, Redstart, two Wheatear, five Brambling, double figures of Song Thrush and singles of Redwing, Fieldfare and migrant Blackbirds. The Siberian Stonechat and Taiga Bean Goose were still present. In addition, Thornwick held a Snipe and six Dunlin.

West of the Dykes, Bempton Cliffs RSPB also played host to a Greenish Warbler and five Yellow-browed Warbler. Buckton noted six Yellow-browed Warbler (three ringed), a Richard’s Pipit over, Lapland Bunting, Jack Snipe, Ring Ouzel and a control Redstart from Denmark and a Blackbird from Norway.

The weather consisted of moderate north-easterly winds and generally sunny conditions, although the evening was cloudy. Seawatching highlights included two Pink-footed Geese and 96 Wigeon south, two dark-bellied Brent Geese, four Eider and a Red-breasted Merganser north, a Sooty Shearwater also north, 12 Little Gulls south, four Bonxies and seven Arctic Skuas.

The Eastern Crowned Warbler gave good views throughout the day at Bempton Cliffs RSPB, where an Arctic Warbler proved more elusive. However, the latter showed well at times and was relatively vocal. A Bluethroat was also discovered along the cliff top at the reserve, whilst several Yellow-browed Warblers remained in residence there. A total of 26 Barnacle Geese flew south-east (flocks of 5, 18 and 3 birds), whilst a Jack Snipe and one Short-eared Owl flew in off the sea. Other sightings at Bempton included six Blackcap, 20 Chiffchaff, a Spotted Flycatcher, one Redstart, 20 Robin and five Brambling. A Firecrest was trapped and ringed at Buckton.

East of the Dykes, a Dusky Warbler was discovered late afternoon on the outer head. Twelve Yellow-browed Warblers were also present, together with the Taiga Bean Goose near North Marsh, four Pink-footed Geese, seven Dunlin and a Common Sandpiper at Thornwick Pools. Additional sightings included a Jack Snipe (South Landing), 40 Blackcap, a Lesser Whitethroat, four Ring Ouzel, 146 Redwing, 165 Robins, nine Wheatears and four Redstarts.

Easterly winds reduced in strength during a largely overcast day, with occasional light drizzle. The Taiga Bean Goose remained in residence in the North Marsh area, nine Barnacle Geese flew south, whilst four Brent Geese moved north. A Jack Snipe and a Woodcock were present, with three Snipe, the Common Sandpiper and five Dunlin on Thornwick Pools.

Single Little Bunting and Richard’s Pipit were located on the Lighthouse grasslands during the morning, whilst the Dusky Warbler remained on the outer head. Two Great Grey Shrikes made landfall, with one lingering at Thornwick Pools. Eight Yellow-browed Warblers were east of the Dykes, with additional migrants including 305 Goldcrests, a Lesser Whitethroat, 82 Chiffchaffs, 34 Blackcap, a Willow Warbler, one Tree Pipit, 580 Redwing, 90 Song Thrush, six Ring Ouzels, one Redstart and a Pied Flycatcher.

West of the Dykes, Bempton attracted two Short-eared Owls (in off), a Woodcock, two Yellow-browed Warblers, 15 Chiffchaff, a Redstart and 16 Brambling. Sightings at Buckton included a Short-eared Owl and a Ring Ouzel.

The weather consisted of light/moderate northerly winds and after an overcast morning, sunny skies dominated. Seawatching highlight included two dark-bellied and two pale-bellied Brent Geese north, three Barnacle Geese south, two Balearic Shearwaters, 260 Little Gulls, 17 Bonxies south, a juvenile Long-tailed Skua north and a Short-eared Owl south.

An Olive-backed Pipit was located along the permissive path south of the Lighthouse during the evening. Two Little Buntings included an individual along the cliff edge between South Landing and Booted Gully. The Dusky Warbler remained, whilst two Pallas’s Warblers were discovered: one at Thornwick Camp and the other near Highcliffe Manor, South Landing. The Great Grey Shrike again proved elusive in the Thornwick area, whilst 19 Yellow-browed Warblers remained east of the Dykes. Amongst significant numbers of common migrants were 690 Goldcrests.

West of the Dykes, Bempton Cliffs RSPB attracted a Woodcock, one Short-eared Owl that came in off the sea, single Arctic Warbler, Red-breasted Flycatcher, and Bluethroat, two Yellow-browed Warblers, a Spotted Flycatcher and 15 Chiffchaff, whilst another Yellow-browed Warbler appeared near Bempton village. Sightings from Buckton included a Little Owl, three Jack Snipe, three Yellow-browed Warblers, a Firecrest, a Black Redstart, one Redstart and five Lapland Buntings. A Yellow-browed Warbler and 30 Goldcrests were at Speeton church.

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.

Moderate northerly winds gradually dropped in strength during the afternoon, whilst the day consisted of sunny skies and occasional heavy showers. Seawatching produced 13 Red-throated Divers south, two Sooty Shearwaters, 15 Bonxie flying south and two Mediterranean Gulls also south.

Two Little Buntings were present: yesterday’s bird was again alongside the Gorse Field near Head Farm and the other was trapped at South Landing. The Olive-backed Pipit was relocated late evening along the ‘motorway’ path south of the Lighthouse, whilst a Bluethroat was discovered along the cliff top path west of Old Fall. The Barred Warbler remained alongside South Sea Road on the approach to South Landing, whilst 13 Yellow-browed Warblers were scattered across the headland. Additional migrants included a Woodcock, one Garden Warbler, a Willow Warbler, 55 Chiffchaff, 33 Blackcap, 288 Goldcrests,  three Wheatear, a Whinchat, one Redstart, 600 Redwing, 70 Song Thrush, four Fieldfare, 26 Siskin, five Redpoll and seven Brambling.

A day of strong north-north-east winds, generally overcast skies and occasional rain during the morning. Seawatching highlights included nine Pintail and a Scaup south, nine Sooty Shearwaters north, with a Mediterranean Gull and 17 Bonxies south.

The Olive-backed Pipit remained within the Lighthouse Grasslands. Two Little Buntings were located, including one in the same general area as the pipit. A Pallas’s Warbler that frequented ‘Booted Gully’ east of South Landing was new in, as were two Great Grey Shrikes, a Firecrest and one Hawfinch. The Barred Warbler showed again alongside the road leading to South Landing.

The number of thrushes, Robins and Goldcrests increased compared to recent days. Additional migrants included two Woodcock, a Short-eared Owl, two Yellow-browed Warblers, a Lesser Whitethroat, two Ring Ouzels, five Redstarts, two Mealy Redpolls, 55 Brambling and a Lapland Bunting.