Thursday 30 April 2020

Thursday 30th April

A Richard's Pipit was spotted at South Cliff Golf Course this morning, and on the northern edge of Cornelian Ravine a Garden Warbler was singing. A cream crowned Marsh Harrier flew south at Long Nab this morning, and one was seen in the afternoon over Redcliff heading inland. 9+ Swifts were feeding over Northstile pool with Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins, while between there and Wrench Green there were 3 Tree Pipits displaying, 2 Garden Warblers singing, and a juvenile Peregrine. A Ring Ouzel, 4 Wheatears and a Yellow Wagtail were at Gristhorpe Sands, and in Woodlands Ravine there were 2 Willow Warblers, 5+ Chiffchaffs and a Goldcrest. A Marsh Tit, 4 Blackcaps, 2 Willow Warblers, 4 Chiffchaffs, a Nuthatch, a Kestrel, 2 Buzzards and a Great Spotted Woodpecker were seen at Harland Mount. At South Cliff there were 2 Wheatears and 3 Willow Warblers, while spotted on migration were: 11 Yellow Wagtails (8 south, 3 north), 6 Whimbrel (5 south, 1 north), 2 Siskins and small numbers of Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins. The Grasshopper Warbler was still at Scalby Nab, and a Wheatear was in a ploughed field at Scalby Lodge, while 6 Whimbrel, a Golden Plover and a Ringed Plover flew past Long Nab. At Johnson's Marsh there was a Coot and a Common Sandpiper, and at Seamer Road Mere there was a Pink-footed Goose and a pair of Gadwall. A Turtle Dove was back in Burniston, and an Osprey flew west over Crossgates. Recorded last night over Peasholm were: a Redwing, 4 flocks of Redshank, 2 Dunlin, a Ringed Plover, a Curlew and a Whimbrel. Over Crossgates a Common Scoter, a Cuckoo and a Tree Pipit were recorded.

Full count from Log Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200430

Whitethroat


Wednesday 29 April 2020

Wednesday 29th April

A Common Sandpiper was again at Johnson's Marsh this morning, along with a Blackcap, a Lesser Whitethroat and 2 Lapwings. 2 Whitethroats and 2 Lesser Whitethroats, plus a Willow Warbler, were also on Castle Hill. A Garden Warbler was at Burton Riggs, and a Sedge Warbler and 2 Lesser Whitethroats were at the Seamer Tip motor cycle track, where 40 Fieldfares flew over southwards. A Reed Warbler, 4 Sedge Warblers and 2 Lesser Whitethroats were also in the Seamer Tip area. The Bar-tailed Godwit remained in Jackson's Bay, the Grasshopper Warbler at Scalby Nab, and a Yellow Wagtail at the Cromer Point dung heap. A Common Buzzard flew over Knipe Point, and the Hoopoe was again visiting gardens in the Newlands area.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200429

Sand Martins in Jackson's Bay - Chris Bell



Tuesday 28 April 2020

Tuesday 28th April

Between Hutton Buscel and Ancat Farm early this morning there were 39 Fieldfares, 11 Yellowhammers, 8 Whitehroats, 2 Lapwings, a Chiffchaff and a Reed Bunting. A Whimbrel flew north at Holbeck, while at Long Nab a Whimbrel and 3 Puffins flew north and one Puffin and 2 Swifts flew south. A Grasshopper Warbler and a Sedge Warbler were in the cover crop hedge near Long Nab, while at Johnson's Marsh there were 2 Teal, a Coot and a Common Sandpiper. 4 singing Sedge Warblers and a Little Egret were at Seamer Mead; 2 Wheatears were in the field west of the tip at Seamer Carr; and a Sedge Warbler was on the south side of the tip. A Garden Warbler was at the Old Pig Farm, Meads Lane, and a Corn Bunting was at Star Carr. 2 Long-tailed Ducks flew north past Scalby Mills this afternoon, and 3 Peregrines were spotted over Cayton Bay. The Hoopoe made another appearance at Newlands Avenue, while at Woodlands Ravine Park there were 5+ Chiffchaffs, a Heron and a Goldcrest. A single Pink-footed Goose still remains at Seamer Road Mere.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200428

Blue Tit - Terry Hobson



Monday 27 April 2020

Monday 27th April

A Swift flew over Dean Road this morning and a House Martin was seen heading north over Seacliff Drive in the early afternoon. 2 Blackcaps, 2 Willow Warblers and a Willow Tit were seen on Cockrah Road, and a Whitethroat, a Blackcap, a Willow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaffs, a Swallow and a Heron were at Low Yedmandale. 2 Whitethroats were newly in on Castle Hill, and 4 Purple Sandpipers were spotted along East Pier. A Bar-tailed Godwit was in Jackson's Bay, and the Grasshopper Warbler was still singing at Scalby Nab.  Seen passing Long Nab were a Common Sandpiper, a Redwing, and a Tree Pipit all heading north, and a Whimbrel heading south. 5+ Chiffchaffs and both a male and a female Blackcap were at Manor Road/Woodlands Ravine park. The Hoopoe turned up again in the middle of the day at Newlands Avenue before flying away towards Burniston Road. A Cuckoo was at Seamer Mead, between the River Hertford and the tip, before flying north towards the tip. A Willow Warbler and 6 Swallows were at Beedale Pond between Hutton Buscel and Wykeham. 70 Fieldfares were in the treetops next to St Helen's caravan park this evening, and a pair of Linnets were building a nest in a Hutton Buscel garden. 2 Wheatears were seen at Staintondale. Recorded last night over Peasholm were: Common Scoter, Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpipers, Water Rail and 9 Redwing.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200427

Kestrel with lunch - Doris Drainpipe

Sunday 26 April 2020

Sunday 26th April

Today's surprise visitor was a Hoopoe - first seen early this morning on Columbus Ravine, from where it moved to a back garden at Peasholm Cottages and then on to the bowling green at the Bowls Club. At Wykeham South Lake first thing this morning there were 400+ Herring Gulls, 2 Great Crested Grebes, a Wheatear, 2 Whitethroats, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, a Yellowhammer, an Oystercatcher and a Reed Bunting. A male Marsh Harrier flew south past Long Nab, and later 2 Corn Buntings and a drake Eider flew north. At Seamer Road Mere there were 25 Tufted Duck, a Lesser Whitethroat, 2 pairs of Teal, and just one Pink-footed Goose. 2 Avocets were seen heading west at Gristhorpe cliff, where there were also 6 Wheatears, a Ring Ouzel, and 2 Yellow Wagtails. A Golden Plover and a Shelduck both flew north, and a Merlin flew south. At Darrell's Low Farm: a Whitethroat, a Willow Warbler, a Pied Wagtail and 2 Yellowhammers. Garth End Road: 2 Chiffchaffs, a Wheatear, 9 Yellowhammers, 2 Swallows, a Kestrel, 4 Whitethroats, and 2 Goldfinches. Yedmandale Road: 2 Bullfinches, a Yellowhammer, a Chiffchaff, a Whitethroat and a Pied Wagtail. 6 Song Thrushes, Blackcaps and a Lesser Whitethroat were near the Youth Hostel, and at Johnson's Marsh there were a Little Egret, 2 Lapwings and a Lesser Whitethroat. A Sedge Warbler was at Burton Riggs, 2 Lesser Whitethroats were at the motor cycle track, and a Reed Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat were at Seamer Tip pool. The Grasshopper Warbler remains at Scalby Nab and another was singing at Deepdale, north of Eastfield. 3 Swifts flew over Crossgates, and 4 Swallows and a Heron were at Cockrah Road. Last night's recording at Peasholm picked up 3 flocks of Common Scoter, a Coot, a Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpipers and a Blackcap.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200426

Hoopoe - Chris Bell

Saturday 25 April 2020

Saturday 25th April

A Garden Warbler was at Low Yedmandale early this morning and 2 more were at Seamer Road Mere, where the 5 Pink-footed Geese remain. A Swift was seen over the old town, 2 drake Eiders were on the rocks in North Bay, Swallows were at the Sealife Centre, and at Scalby Nab there were 2 Whitethroats, a Lesser Whitethroat and a Kestrel. Highlights passing Long Nab included 52 Sandwich Terns heading south, 4 Wigeon, 2 Teal, 4 Common Scoter, 3 Golden Plover and 2 Whimbrel. A Red Kite, 2 Buzzards and a Sparrowhawk flew over Barmoor Lane, and 2 Swifts and a few hirundines flew over Crossgates. A Garden Warbler, 3 Blackcaps, 2 Swallows and 2 Chiffchaffs were seen from Cockrah Road, 2 Swallows were seen at Limestone Road, and 2 House Martins and 2 Swallows were over Hutton Buscel. 2 Whimbrels flew north past Scalby Mills, while 76 Oystercatchers, 4 Curlew and 7 Turnstones were in Jackson's Bay, plus a Wheatear on the cliffs above. 9 Purple Sandpipers were roosting on East Pier this evening, plus 4 more on rock armour on the north side of Marine Drive. Last night 2 Blackcaps were recorded giving flight song over Peasholm. Also recorded were a Grey Plover and a Whimbrel, plus a Mediterranean Gull and a Redwing over Crossgates.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200425

Rock Pipit - Nicholas Brazier


Friday 24 April 2020

Friday 24th April

4 Chiffchaffs and a Blackcap were seen in Forge Valley early this morning. 5 Yellowhammers, 4 Lapwings and a Great Spotted Woodpecker were at Spiker's Hill, and at Cockrah Road there were 4 Yellowhammers, 3 Willow Warblers, a Blackcap, a Coal Tit and 2 Long-tailed Tits. The Grasshopper Warbler was still at Scalby Nab, and nearby were a Lesser Whitethroat, a Common Whitethroat and a Blackcap. A Hooded Crow was seen flying south over Cornelian Ravine, and 5 minutes later one was seen flying north at Long Nab. At Seamer Tip mounds there were 3 Sedge Warblers and a Lesser Whitethroat, while another Sedge Warbler was at Taylor Way and Lesser Whitethroats were singing at various places around the motorcycle track. In the hedgerows south of Cayton there were 2 Yellow Wagtails, a Wheatear, 5 Whitethroats and 2 Lesser Whitethroats. A cream crown Marsh Harrier flew south over Cromer Point sewage works, 2 Common Snipe were at the Cromer Point pond, and 2 pairs of Lapwing were at Scalby Lodge. Johnson's Marsh hosted 4 Wigeon, 4 Teal and a Lesser Whitethroat. A Red Kite was spotted over Burton Riggs then Cayton before drifting off south, while 2 were seen later moving south over Crossgates. 4 Buzzards circled over Whin Bank and a Peregrine flew west over Crossgates. 4 Reed Buntings were in the rape field by Long Nab, while 2 Rock Pipits and 12 Oystercatchers were between Crook Ness and Long Nab. A Barn Owl, 3 Buzzards and 4 Kestrels flying together were seen over Wrench Green, where a Kingfisher and a mating pair of Dippers were seen also. A Wheatear was in the field south of Seamer Tip pool and 5 Fieldfares were in the Star Carr area. 2 Whimbrel flew north over Castle Hill this evening, plus a flock of 22 Black-headed Gulls. A Common Sandpiper was on the rock armour along East Pier. A Redwing was recorded over Peasholm last night, while 3 Redwing, Common Scoters and a flava wagtail were recorded over Crossgates.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200424

Reed Bunting - Scarborough Porpoise

Thursday 23 April 2020

Thursday 23rd April

An Osprey was seen at Low Yedmandale this morning, as well as 5 Chiffchaffs and 3 Yellowhammers, while a Blackcap, a Chiffchaff and a Willow Warbler were at Dark Wood, and 3 Willow Warblers and 4 Greylags were at Cockrah Road. A female Wheatear was inside the Marine Drive wall, and 9 Blackcap and 7 Chiffchaff territories were identified on Castle Hill. Between White Nab and Holbeck there were 3 Lesser Whitethroats, 5 Whitethroats and a Willow Warbler, while 2 Swifts flew past southwards and a further Willow Warbler was at the Italian Gardens. A female Redstart was spotted at Hutton Buscel, 2 singing Yellow Wagtails were around Cromer Point, and the Grasshopper Warbler was still singing at Scalby Nab. 3 Oystercatcher chicks were with adults at Burton Riggs and a Sedge Warbler was at Seamer Tip pool. 3 Jackdaws were seen plucking hair from a recumbent cow in the field below Seamer tip pool, and 18 Black-headed Gulls and 2 Pintails flew east over Crossgates. At Johnson's Marsh there were 7 Teal and 4 Wigeon, while a Lesser Whitethroat was at Scalby Nab and 2 more were in the Scalby Lodge area. A cream crown Marsh Harrier flew east along Valley Road. A Ring Ouzel was recorded over Crossgates last night.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200423

Yellow Wagtail - Nick Addey

Wednesday 22 April 2020

Wednesday 22nd April

The 5 Pink-footed Geese were again at Seamer Road Mere, where a Garden Warbler had also arrived. 5 Arctic Terns went south at Long Nab, while 109 flew out east from Cayton and Gristhorpe Bays through the morning. 14 Whimbrel and 2 Little Egrets were seen here heading south, and a Common Scoter north. 3 Ring Ouzels were at Seamer Carr, and a Bar-tailed Godwit was at Scalby Lodge Pond. The Grasshopper Warbler was again at Scalby Nab, together with 3 Whitethroats. A Lesser Whitethroat was east of the water treatment plant, and 2 Yellow Wagtails were on the dung heap at Cromer Point pond. A small flock of Common Scoter flew over Thornton Dale last night, and 14 Whimbrel flew over Crossgates at midday. At Long Nab a Swift, 47 Swallows, 5 flava Wagtails, and a Stonechat flew south, while 14 Swallow and a Yellow Wagtail flew north. At Jackson's Bay there were a pair of Stonechats, and 28+ Sand Martins were pairing and forming nest holes. A first summer male Marsh Harrier flew south over Westwood Court and Oliver's Mount this evening, and also passing Westwood Court were an Arctic Tern and 17 Common Gulls east.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200422

The Grasshopper Warbler at Scalby Nab - Chris Bell

Tuesday 21 April 2020

Tuesday 21st April

3 Common Cranes flew east over Hutton Buscel early this morning, and a bit later a single one flew east over Thornton Dale. A Whitethroat was singing at Seamer Road Mere, a Grasshopper Warbler was again singing at Scalby Nab, Garden Warblers was seen in East Ayton and Seamer tip. 3 Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap and 2 Yellowhammers were at Low Yedmandale, while 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 3 Buzzards, a Goshawk and a Tawny Owl were at High Yedmandale. 10 Roe Deer and a Woodmouse were also seen. 7 Arctic Terns and 9 Whimbrels were seen in Gristhorpe and Cayton Bays, along with a Wheatear and 3 Whitethroats. A Bar-tailed Godwit was in Jackson's Bay, from where a Whimbrel flew north. A Wheatear was at Scalby Lodge, while 4 Wigeon, 3 Teal, 2 Lapwings and a Yellow Wagtail were at Johnson's Marsh. A  Yellow Wagtail was singing at Cromer Point dung heap, and 2 Common Snipe were on the pond.

Full count from Long Nab here:https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200421

Tree Sparrow - Anne Mortlock

Monday 20 April 2020

Monday 20th April

A Fulmar flew east over Cayton bowling green flash early this morning and another flew east over Crossgates in the early afternoon. The 5 Pink-footed Geese remain at Seamer Road Mere. An Arctic Tern was seen going north past Cornelian Bay, a total of 157 were seen heading ESE and SE from Cayton Bay, 2 were seen heading south at Long Nab, and 2 flew out east along Valley Road. A Bar-tailed Godwit was at the north end of Cayton Bay. A Lesser Whitethroat was in trees at Burton Riggs, a Sedge Warbler was by the Taylor Way pool, and Whitethroats were widespread in the area. 2 Tree Pipits were singing and displaying by the track from Wrench Green to Northstile. 3 Gadwall flew over Knipe Point, initially north, then south-west. 4 Common Snipe were at Cromer Point Pond and 2 more were at the small Scalby Lodge pond. 4 Teal and 4 Wigeon were at Johnson's Marsh, and there was a report of a pair of  escaped Wood Ducks flying down the valley on the Tabular Hills walk. This evening a Swift was feeding over Oliver's Mount, and at Seamer Carr there were 3 Ring Ouzels and a Wheatear.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200420

Swallows -Chris Bell

Sunday 19 April 2020

Sunday 19th April

The 5 Pink-footed Geese remain at Seamer Road Mere. Green Woodpeckers were seen today on the North Cliff golf course and at Ruston Carr, and an Osprey and a Short-eared Owl flew north at Hutton Buscel. An Arctic Tern flew out east along Valley Road. At Long Nab a Swift was spotted flying south, while 5 Whimbrel and 2 Buzzards flew past, one north and one south. 10 Wheatears were on Seamer Carr and another on Star Carr, while a Sedge Warbler and 2 Whitethroats were on the south side of the tip. The 5 Ring Ouzels remain in the area also, in a hawthorn strip in the northern part of the field, and a Yellow Wagtail flew over. A Swallow was on the Cleveland Way south of Holbeck, while Swifts were seen - one heading north over Burniston, one flying over Crossgates, and one feeding over Oliver's Mount before heading towards town. 3 Cranes were seen, firstly heading west from Seamer Tip and over Seamer Church, then later heading west over Throxenby Mere, and finally just one seen this evening heading east along Valley Road. A Red Kite flew over Crossgates, and on the flash below Low Moor Farm there were 5 Greylag Geese and 3 Canada Geese. A Swallow was seen over Wrench Green in the afternoon, then in the early evening a group of approximately 25 House Martins and 3 Swallows were seen feeding there, while 2 Kingfishers, a Dipper and 6 Mandarins were also present.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200419

Jackdaw doing some serious construction work - Judi Kent Pyrah


Saturday 18 April 2020

Saturday 18th April

The 5 Pink-footed Geese remain at Seamer Road Mere, where a Greylag was seen with 6 goslings. 50 Linnets, 5 Fieldfares, a Yellowhammer, a Heron and a Chiffchaff were on the caravan park side of Forge Valley. A Great Crested Grebe, a female Red-breasted Merganser and 3 Arctic Terns were in South Bay, and 8 Eider were seen heading south off Marine Drive. An Eider, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Whimbrel and 6 Curlew flew past Long Nab, and a Grasshopper Warbler was again in a large bramble patch at Scalby Nab. 2 Swallows were seen at the south end of Falsgrave Park, 6 Dunnocks were at Limestone Road, and a Merlin flew south over Cayton. Just 28 Common Gulls flew out east along Valley Road this evening.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200418

Sparrowhawk - Jan and Gary Powell

Friday 17 April 2020

Friday 17th April

Early this morning 2 male Blackcaps were in a garden on Heron Lane, a Lesser Whitethroat was singing at Stile Scrub, Scalby Lodge, and the 5 Pink-footed Geese remained at Seamer Road Mere. At Johnson's Marsh there were 11 Teal, a Buzzard, a Lapwing, Sand Martins, a Blackcap, a Yellowhammer, Chiffchaffs and a Canada Goose on a nest. A Wheatear was seen close to the hide at Scalby Lodge, and a Yellow Wagtail was spotted on the dung heaps at Cromer Point. 4 Blackcaps were singing at Burton Riggs and one at Seamer Tip pool. 6 Wheatears and 8 Sandwich Terns were seen at Cayton Bay, and a Redshank was on the flash beside Cayton Bowling Club. At Long Nab a Wheatear flew west and a pair of Gadwall flew south, while at Scalby Mills there were 4 Wigeon. A Hobby flew  south-east over Oliver's Mount, where 3 Treecreepers were seen in the woods. 4 Yellowhammers were at High Barmoor and a Blackcap was on Limestone Road. Early this evening an Osprey flew north, high over Hutton Buscel. A Black-tailed Godwit was recorded over Peasholm last night.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200417

Meadow Pipit - Paul Tozer

Thursday 16 April 2020

Thursday 16th April

5 Pink-footed Geese remained at Seamer Road Mere this morning along with 25 Tufted Duck, and a Tree Pipit flew north over Queen Margaret's Road. In the Seamer Tip/Star Carr area there was a Sedge Warbler, a Common Whitethroat, a Brambling, 3 Ring Ouzels, 4 Wheatears and 9+ Fieldfares. A Common Snipe and 4 Willow Warblers were along New Dyke, and 5 Gadwall were at Seamer Tip pool. 4 Yellowhammers, 2 Herons and a Cormorant were seen on Cockrah Road, and a Ring Ouzel was at Harland Mount. A Wheatear flew low north-west at Long Nab and 8 Sandwich Terns flew north. At Johnson's Marsh there were 11 Teal, and at Scalby Mills there were 4 Wigeon. This afternoon a pair of Buzzards flew high over Stepney Road, and a Kestrel was on wires at Folkton Carrs. A Peregrine and 2 Buzzards were seen over a garden in Pickering, where there have been up to 3 House Martins for the last couple of days. 3 House Martins were also seen high over Wrench Green, and a Goshawk and 2 Curlew were at Ebberston Moor. A Whitethroat was at White Nab, South Cliff, and 274 Common Gulls (only 3 of them adults) flew out east along Valley Road this evening. A Whimbrel and a Redwing were recorded over Peasholm last night.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200416

Kestrel - Simon Broad


Wednesday 15 April 2020

Wednesday 15th April

5 Pink-footed Geese, a pair of Teal and 23 Tufted Duck were at Seamer Road Mere this morning. A Whitethroat was on the edge of South Cliff Golf Course, another was at the motorcycle track by Seamer Tip and in the afternoon another was singing at The Dell, Eastfield. A Tree Pipit, A Yellow Wagtail, 2 Siskins and 2 Swallows flew over Long Nab, and a Heron and a Buzzard flew over Stepney. In the Givendale/Givendale Rigg area of Dalby Forest there were 5 Tree Pipits, 1/2 Goshawks, 6 Blackcaps, 6 Buzzards and good numbers of Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs. This afternoon the female Ring Ouzel was still on the footpath between the crematorium and Stepney, and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls remained at the Open Air Theatre. A Brent Goose flew south over Jackson's Bay, Scalby Mills and past Castle Headland, while at Scalby Mills there were 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a drake Eider, 3 Turnstones, 4 Redshank and 9 Oystercatchers. A Buzzard, a pair of Chiffchaffs and a Black-headed Gull were at Johnson's Marsh. Last night a Common Sandpiper and a flock of Common Scoter were recorded flying over Peasholm. 2 Common Cranes were spotted circling over Oliver's Mount in the late afternoon, and after drifting north a bit headed off south where they were seen high over Cayton before disappearing. Four Ring Ouzels and 10 Wheatears were at Star Carr, also 3 Little Egrets in that area.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200415

Judi Kent Pyrah

Common Cranes - John Harwood

Tuesday 14 April 2020

Tuesday 14th April

A Hooded Crow flew south past Long Nab early this morning, then flew north again later on. 5 Ring Ouzels were with 9 Wheatears and 45 Fieldfares at Seamer Carr,  also 8 singing Willow Warblers near Crossgates. A drake Eider was at Scalby Mills, and at Seamer Road Mere there were 5 Pink-footed Geese, 25 Tufted Duck, a Goldeneye and 11 Willow Warblers. A Whitethroat was spotted at Hutton Buscel, another was seen at the old Marineland site, while a Grasshopper Warbler was singing in scrub on the edge of South Cliff Golf Course. 5 Yellow hammers, 2 singing Willow Warblers, a Lapwing and a Tree Sparrow were seen near Spikers Hill, and 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Yellowhammers and a Nuthatch at Low Yedmandale. A Green Woodpecker was at Wrench Green, where there were also 3 Swallows, a House Martin and a displaying Tree Pipit. A cream crowned Marsh Harrier flew north over Westwood Court and Northstead. Good numbers of House and Sand Martins were around Jackson's Bay, where there was also a pair of Stonechats, and a Swallow flew over Cayton Bay. A Lesser Whitethroat was present in Crossgates, a Whitethroat was to the east side of Seamer Tip, and 2 Shoveler and 2 Teal were at Seamer Tip pool. 2 Goshawks, 5 Buzzards, 2 Willow Tits and a Marsh Tit were encountered from Outgang Lane in Thornton Dale to Dalby. Recordings last night picked up one flock of Common Scoter and a Barn Owl.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200414

Starling - Chris Bell

Monday 13 April 2020

Monday 13th April

2 Shovelers, 13 Tufted Duck and 6 Gadwall were at Seamer Tip pool this morning, and one Ring Ouzel remained on the footpath between the crematorium and Stepney Hill. A Whooper Swan flew east near Charm Park this afternoon, and at Johnson's Marsh there were 11 Herons and a pair of Wigeon. This evening 5 Ring Ouzels and 5 Wheatears were with a flock of Fieldfares at Seamer Carr, and 26 Purple Sandpipers were roosting at the harbour.

Wheatear - Stuart Baines


Sunday 12 April 2020

Sunday 12th April

20 Tufted Duck, a drake Goldeneye, 3 Coot, 2 Pink-footed Geese and 4 Willow Warblers were at Seamer Road Mere early this morning. A Redwing was seen in a garden in Cayton and another in Falsgrave Park. 2 Wheatears were on the Marine Drive rock armour opposite the skateboard park, and a Willow Warbler was at Holbeck, where 2 Sandwich Terns were spotted flying north. A Marsh Harrier flew north past Long Nab, and a Great Crested Grebe and a Guillemot were in North Bay. An early Whitethroat was on the east side of Seamer Tip, 15 Fieldfares were south-west of the tip, and 2 pairs of Curlew were at Seamer Mead. A pair of Wigeon were at Cromer Point pond, and at Johnson's Marsh there were 2 Shelduck, 2 Canada Geese, 2 Meadow Pipits, 11 Teal, 2 Mallard, 3 Herons, a Lapwing, a Pied Wagtail and 4 Moorhens. 2 Ring Ouzels were spotted on the footpath between the crematorium and Stepney Hill, and 2 Wheatears and 35 Fieldfares were in fields near Crossgates. Recordings last night picked up 4 flocks of Common Scoter over Peasholm and 6 over Crossgates, with a Water Rail and a Barn Owl also recorded over Peasholm.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200412

Whitethroat at Seamer Tip - Mick Francis


Saturday 11 April 2020

Saturday 11th April

A Short-eared Owl flew north at Long Nab early this morning. A Red Kite was seen at Coverdale Moor, plus a singing Blackcap, a displaying Lapwing and 12 Yellowhammers. 2 Bullfinches and a Willow Warbler were at the quarry and 4 Herons flew north over Forge Valley. 6 Roe Deer and 5 Hares were also seen in the area. 4 Mute Swans, 3 of them juveniles, were in North Bay, and a Peregrine was dozing on its usual perch on Castle Headland. A Willow Warbler was at the top end of Peasholm Drive, and a male Redstart was in willow trees by Scaby Lodge pond. A pair of Blackcaps were in a garden in Wrench Green, while other birds seen/heard on a walk round the area included 2 more singing Blackcaps, 7 Mandarins, 2 Willow Tits, 5 Willow Warblers, 2 Kestrels, 7 Redwings and 5 Yellowhammers. Sightings at South Cliff golf course included a House Martin, 17 Sand Martins, 3 Swallows, a Yellow Wagtail, a Brambling and 16 Siskins flying south, plus a Crossbill flying north. 2 Shovelers were at Seamer Tip pool, and 6 Tree Pipits, a Goshawk, 2 Willow Tits and 16 Willow Warblers were spotted in Dalby. Between Jackson's Bay and Scalby Mills there were 21 Oystercatchers, 4 Redshanks, 16+ Sand Martins, 6+ Swallows, 4 Turnstones, a Great Crested Grebe and a pair of Reed Buntings, plus good numbers of Goldfinches and Linnets heading north. 2 Jack Snipe and 2 Common Snipe were at Cromer Point pond and 3 Wigeon were at Scalby Mills. Large numbers of birds were passing Long Nab through the morning, including: 712 Linnets, 282 Goldfinches, 45 Sand Martins, 8 Swallows, 5 flava wagtails, 2 Fieldfare, a Corn Bunting and a high-flying Dunnock. A Marsh Harrier flew north over Spring Bank in the early afternoon, and a singing Willow Warbler was in Falsgrave Park. A Grasshopper Warbler was reeling in brambles at the top of Scalby Nab this afternoon. 2 pairs of Teal, 2 Shelduck and a Grey Partridge were in the small Scalby Lodge pond area. A singing Willow Warbler and 3 Holly Blues were on Castle Hill, and this evening 2 Red Kites flew over Beedale.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200411

Willow Warbler in full song - Chris Bull

Friday 10 April 2020

Friday 10th April

A Grasshopper Warbler was singing in the brambles at the top of Scalby Nab early this morning, while at Scalby Mills there were 5 Wigeon and 2 Common Scoter. 5 Chiffchaffs and 3 Yellowhammers were between Low Yedmandale and Hutton Buscel, and a Chiffchaff, a Blackcap and 2 Grey Herons were on Yedmandale Road. At Seamer Road Mere there were 5 Pink-footed Geese, a pair of Shovelers, 20 Tufted Duck, a pair of Pochard, a drake Goldeneye, a Water Rail and 3 Coot. 2 Ruddy Shelducks and a Little Ringed Plover flew south past Long Nab, and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 3 Redshanks were at Scalby Mills. A Tree Pipit was displaying between Wrench Green and Northstile, and 20+ Sand Martins and 2 Swallow were seen over the cliffs above Scalby Beck. In the Italian Gardens/South Cliff golf course area there were 4 Blackcaps, 8 Chiffchaffs and a Redwing, while 3 Siskins, 2 Sand Martins and 2 Gadwall were seen flying south, and a single Swallow was seen flying north. A Willow Warbler was at Whin Bank, another was near Peasholm cafe, and 2 Blackcaps, 2 Chiffchaffs and a Willow Warbler were spotted at Scalby Mills Waste Water Treatment Works. In the space of just 35 minutes a total of 114 Goldfinches went south over Scalby Mills round mid-morning. 3 Buzzards were circling over Cayton Bay and another 2 were seen over Ayton, as was a Kestrel, while a Sparrowhawk flew over Woodlands Ravine and a pair of Bullfinches were in the glen. A male Wheatear was inside the Marine Drive wall, 2 male Blackcaps were on the north side of Castle Hill, 2 Blackcaps were at The Dell in Eastfield, 11 singing Chiffchaffs were between The Dell and Seamer Road Mere, and 3 Nuthatch territories were detected on Oliver's Mount. Sand Martins were seen at Cayton Bay.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200410

Barn Owl - Rose Habberley



Thursday 9 April 2020

Thursday 9th April

A Bar-tailed Godwit was in Jackson's Bay early this morning, 3 Wigeon were at Scalby Mills, and a drake Goldeneye was at Seamer Road Mere. Bramblings were seen at Crook Ness, Rocks Lane and Gristhorpe Cliff. 2 Willow Tits were on the north side of Oliver's Mount, 5 Swallows and 2 Sand Martins were at Seamer Tip pool, and a Blackcap was singing at the top of Yedmandale Road. 2 Fulmars, 519 Herring Gulls, 6 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 192 Common Gulls flew east along Valley Road this evening. Last night a Little Ringed Plover, 2 Water Rails and a Yellow Wagtail were recorded over Crossgates.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200409

Pair of Common Scoter in Cayton Bay - Chris Bull

Wednesday 8 April 2020

Wednesday 8th April

2 Pink-footed Geese, 4 Coot, 23 Tufted Duck and 2 Willow Warblers were at Seamer Road Mere this morning. 2 Willow Tits, 2 Marsh Tits, 2 Crossbills, 4 singing Willow Warblers and 5 Treecreepers were among the birds encountered on the edge of Wykeham Forest, while 5 Yellowhammers, 3 Skylarks and 17 Linnets were in the Coverdale Moor area. A Sparrowhawk circled over Londesborough Road, and a Great Spotted Woodpecker flew along the road. 3 Reed Buntings and 3 Buzzards were seen at Kit Rigg/Deepdale; 2 of the Buzzards were seen displaying then mating. A Water Rail was in the ditch on the east side of Seamer Tip, where a Wheatear was also seen, and about 80 Fieldfares and 2 Redwings were in the field to the south. A Little Egret and 19 Carrion Crows were on Seamer Mead, 2 Willow Tits were at Meads Lane, Crossgates, and a scattering of Willow Warblers were also around the area. A second calendar year Peregrine, 2 flava wagtails and a Sparrowhawk flew over Long Nab, and 5 Wigeon were at Scalby Mills. 2 Peregrines and a Swallow flew over Woodall Avenue, while a Peregrine and a Goshawk circled over Crossgates before heading back towards the coast, and a Swallow and 2 Sand Martins flew inland. A Gadwall and several Redwings flew over Westwood Court last night, and a Willow Warbler was there this morning.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200408

Coal Tit - Chris Bell

Tuesday 7 April 2020

Tuesday 7th April

At Low Yedmandale early this morning there were 5 Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap and a Yellowhammer all singing, plus a Great Spotted Woodpecker and 2 Chiffchaffs in the quarry area, and 7 Yellowhammers on Cockrah Road. 4 Coot, 23 Tufted Duck, a pair of Goldeneye, a female Goosander and a Willow Warbler were at Seamer Road Mere, while at Seamer Tip pool there were 2 Willow Warblers, a Blackcap, Chiffchaffs, a Yellowhammer and 3 Pink-footed Geese in the field below. 3 Willow Warblers were in coastal gullies near Scalby Lodge, and a female Wheatear was in the sheep field. At Long Nab a Ring Ouzel flew west, a Yellow Wagtail and 2 Corn Buntings flew north, and a White Wagtail flew south. At Ravenscar and the nearby cinder track there were a Blackcap, a Chiffchaff, 3+ Willow Warblers, 2 Ring Ouzels, and 2 displaying Curlews. A Lapwing flew in off the sea onto the rocks in North Bay, and 6 Wigeon, and a drake Gadwall were at Scalby Mills. In Cayton Bay there were: a Great Crested Grebe, a Red-throated Diver, a Common Scoter, a Sandwich Tern, and at least 7 Sand Martins nest-building. A Heron was seen flying west and a Swallow south over Londesborough Road. 2 Yellow Wagtails and a Greenshank were in Gristhorpe Bay, a Red Kite flew over Crossgates, and a Jack Snipe was spotted at Cromer Point pond. In Thornton Dale, from Outgang Road to Dalby, there were 3 or 4 Goshawks, 8 Buzzards, 5 Willow Warblers, a Blackcap and 3 Grey Wagtails. 9 Greylag Geese were by the flash below Low Moor Farm House, and this evening a White Wagtail was spotted at Burton Riggs. 4 flocks of Common Scoter were recorded flying over Peasholm last night, plus flocks of Teal and Wigeon, a Water Rail and good numbers of Redwings (16 calls heard).

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200407

Early fledged Blackbirds - Judi Kent Pyrah

Monday 6 April 2020

Monday 6th April

2 Pink-footed Geese, a Gadwall, a pair of Goldeneye and a Fieldfare were at Seamer Road Mere early this morning, and a drake Shoveler was by the bandstand in Peasholm Park. A Wheatear was at Scalby Lodge sheep field, and at Long Nab a Tree Pipit and a Hooded Crow flew south, and a Ring Ouzel flew in off the sea. A Ring Ouzel was also seen flying west past Westwood Court, a Red-rumped Swallow flew south at South Cliff, and 2 House Martins were seen heading north at Gristhorpe Cliff. A Willow Warbler was singing at Seamer Tip pool, where 3 Pink-footed Geese were also seen. A Snipe was at Taylor Way, and Blackcaps were singing near McDonald's and at the park by Heron Lane. At South Cliff this morning 8 Swallows, 6 House Martins, 9 Sand Martins, 114 Linnets, 60 Goldfinches and 14 Siskins flew south, while a Swallow, 3 Sand Martins, 15 Linnets, 20 Golden Plovers and 68 Meadow Pipits flew north. A Greenshank was spotted on the rocks in Gristhorpe Bay, a Swallow flew south-west over Crossgates, and a House Martin flew north over Knipe Point. Heading south past Long Nab were: 2 House Martins, 66 Sand Martins, 7 Swallows, 368 Linnets, 81 Goldfinches and 6 Siskins. Heading north there were: 18 Sand Martins, 4 Swallows, 86 Linnets, and 3 Goldfinches. 9 Wigeon and a Great Crested Grebe were at Scalby Mills, and at Royal Albert Park there were 2 Willow Warblers, 2 Chiffchaffs, and 3 Goldcrests. A Pink-footed Goose flew north over Castle Headland, and a second calendar year male Marsh Harrier flew north over Hutton Buscel. 6+ Swallows, 6+ House Martins and 3 Sand Martins were feeding over Northstile Cottage late this afternoon, and on/by the pool there were 8 Teal, a pair of Grey Wagtails, a pair of Pied wagtails, and a family of Mallard ducklings. A cream crowned Marsh Harrier went high north over Westwood early this evening, and a Sandwich Tern was in Cayton Bay. Last night a Dunlin was recorded flying over Peasholm and a Little Ringed Plover flew over Crossgates.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200406

Tufted Duck having a bad hair day - Chris Bell



Sunday 5 April 2020

Sunday 5th April

Heard over Westwood Court last night were: 2 Grey Herons, 2 Moorhens, a Water Rail, Redshank, Little Ringed Plover and 2 Redwings; a Common Sandpiper was heard over Stepney. The Low Yedmandale area was rather quiet with just 3 Chiffchaffs, 3 Yellowhammers, 2 Goldfinch, a Linnet, Robin and Greenfinch. 2 Roe Deer, a Buzzard, 2 Shelduck, 4 Teal, 2 Yellowhammers, 2 Grey Herons, a flock of Linnets and a Skylark were at Johnson's Marsh. Wheatears were seen in the Scalby Lodge pond area (2), Cayton Bay and the fields below Seamer Tip pool (2). A Lesser Black-backed Gull was at the Open Air Theatre, and another flew over Londesborough Road, as did a Peregrine and a Sparrowhawk. 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 5 Redshank, a Curlew, and 8 Wigeon were at Scalby Mills and 2 White Wagtails were in the Sealife Centre compound. A Little Egret was at Seamer Mead, about 100 Fieldfares were by Star Carr, and there was an influx of Linnets at Seamer Tip. 7 Redwings and a Blackcap were in Sweetbecks Plantation and 3 Pink-footed Geese were in the field by Seamer Tip bridge. Flying south past Long Nab were: 9 Sand Martins, 112 Meadow Pipits, 372 Linnets and 39 Goldfinches, while a Swallow and a Golden Plover flew north. 3 Sand Martins were back at the Jackson's Bay colony; at Gristhorpe Cliff there were 30+ Curlew, 3 Ring Ouzels, a Swallow and 2 more flying south; and in Gristhorpe Bay there were 2 Sandwich Terns. At Barmoor Lane in Burniston there were 2 Greylag Geese and a Blackcap, while a Swallow flew over. A Sand Martin flew south over Scalby Beck, a Great Crested Grebe and 24 Purple Sandpipers were at the harbour, and 550 Kittiwakes were on the sea off Marine Drive. A Little Ringed Plover flew south and a House Martin flew north over Crossgates early this evening.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200405

Blue Tit - Chris Bell

Continental rubicola type Stonechat Gristhorpe Cliffs

A Stonechat present at Gristhorpe Cliffs on 4th April found by Dave Bywater showed some good characters associated with the Continental race of Stonechat. The white rump was very obvious as was the restricted orange on the underparts. Pale underwing coverts show in the photographs ruling out an Eastern Stonechat sp.
Not present today but three Ring Ouzels were along the cliffs there!







Saturday 4 April 2020

Saturday 4th April

A lot of birds flying over today: a cream-crowned Marsh Harrier high over Oliver's Mount; a Buzzard over the railway station, 3 more over Londesborough Road, another plus a Sparrowhawk over Stepney Road, and 5 more heading west; Red Kites over Cayton Bay, Londesborough, and Westwood Court (2). The biggest excitement was a Crane flying from the Filey direction, over town and Long Nab. Also going over were 206 Pink-footed Geese at Long Nab, a Goshawk in the Northstead area, and Swallows over Crossgates and Hutton Buscel. A Water Rail was at Burton Riggs and a Blackcap was again singing near the road bridge near Morrison's. 17 Wigeon were at Scalby Mills, a Great Crested Grebe and 5 Purple Sandpipers were at the harbour, and a Blackcap was at Barmoor Lane. New Willow Tit territories were identified in Dalby Forest at Givendale Dyke, Stoneygate Moor and Red Dyke. Recorded over Peasholm last night were: 3 flocks of Common Scoter, 2 Tufted Duck, a Water Rail, 5 Coot, Curlew, Golden Plover, Song Thrush and Redwing. Also a Barn Owl was calling.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200404

Common Crane - Nick Addey


Friday 3 April 2020

Friday 3rd April

A Blackcap was singing on the footpath to Morrison's, near the road bridge, early this morning. A Sand Martin was seen on the cliffs above Jackson's Bay, and one was also seen flying south past Long Nab, as was a Goosander. The Wigeon flock at Scalby Mills is now down to just 8 birds. A Buzzard flew north over Deepdale near college Lane, a pair of Eiders were on the sea off Marine Drive, and 4 Peregrines were in a flying battle over the Castle Headland. A female Common Scoter was close in in South Bay, and a Reed Bunting was in the reeds at the Open Air Theatre. Recorded over Peasholm last night were: 6 Common Scoter flocks, a Wigeon flock, Mallard, Moorhen and Water Rail. There were 9 Redwing calls and one Blackbird call.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200403

Starling - Judi Kent Pyrah

Thursday 2 April 2020

Thursday 2nd April

Yesterday's Brent Goose was still at Scalby Mills this morning. At Johnson's Marsh there were 4 Teal and 2 Wigeon, and a Woodcock flew past northwards along the road. 2 Red Kites were over Beedale, while 11 Whooper Swans flew over Taylor Way and a Little Grebe was at Seamer Tip pool. A Redwing, a Buzzard, a Peregrine, 13 Pied Wagtails and 37 Wigeon were at Scalby Mills. At the Open Air Theatre there were 6 Greenfinches and a Great Spotted Woodpecker, and at Peasolm Park there were 27 Tufted Duck and a Grey Wagtail. 2 Greylag Geese were off Barmoor Lane. Recorded passing over Peasholm last night were a Song Thrush and flocks of Common Scoter and Wigeon.

Jackdaw - Terry Hobson

Wednesday 1 April 2020

Wednesday 1st April

2 flocks of Common Scoter, a Moorhen, a Redshank, 2 Curlew and 9 Redwing were detected over Westwood Court last night; while over Peasholm: 4 flocks of Conmon Scoter, flock of Wigeon, 2 Coot, 2 Moorhen, Curlew, Oystercatcher, 5+ Black-headed Gull an 51 calls from Redwing. A Scandinavian Rock Pipit was seen with 2 Rock Pipits on Marine Drive, plus 2 Guillemots, an Oystercatcher, a Cormorant and a Peregrine bearing a pigeon. 2 singing Chiffchaffs, 2 Buzzards and a Yellowhammer were seen/heard on Cockrah Road, and at Spiker's Hill there were 2 more Chiffchaffs, a Great SpottedWoodpecker and a pair of Lapwings were displaying. 2 Yellowhammers were at Low Yedmandale. A female Scaup was at Scalby Mills with 130 Wigeon, 4 Teal and a Great Crested Grebe. At Seamer Mead there were 2 Little Egrets, and 2 Cranes were seen heading east over Crossgates, where a Peregrine was also spotted. A Buzzard was seen high over Northway, an hour later one was seen very high drifting south towards Oliver's Mount, and later still a pair were seen over Dean Road. Up Middle Lane bridleway, Hutton Buscel 2 Lapwings were observed in dramatic display flight, 8 Yellowhammers were feeding in a recently-ploughed field, 3 Chiffchaffs and 3 Skylarks were singing. Also in the same area were 7 Hares, 5 in mad March mode, and a Great Spotted Woodpecker was drumming. A Blackcap was in a Pickering garden, above which up to 5 Buzzards were seen, plus a Sparrowhawk.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20200401

Scaup - Chris Bell