tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27919642651353167532024-03-19T08:47:22.287+00:00Scarborough BirdersScarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.comBlogger3684125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-6433561173530353132024-03-18T19:42:00.005+00:002024-03-18T19:45:38.135+00:00Monday 18th March<p> A female <b>Black Redstart </b>seen briefly behind Marine Drive wall, then flew south, 152 Kittiwakes offshore there. Two <b>Ravens </b>flew south over Castle Road, and a Crossbill south at Castle Hill. 122 Kittiwakes rafting in South Bay. The <b>Red-necked Grebe </b>still at Burton Riggs. Two <b>Wheatears </b>arrived today; Holbeck landslip, and Scalby Lodge fields. Many Chiffchaffs around, 18 at Long Nab was a good influx there. A <b>Short-eared Owl </b>flew south offshore at Long Nab mid-morning. The Great Northern Diver was in the harbour. At North Yorkshire Water Park the <b>Great Northern </b>and <b>Red-throated Divers </b>were still on the Water Sports Lake, an <b>Avocet </b>resting at East Lake. Also there were 24 Goldeneye, Shoveler and a Redshank. A <b>Red Kite </b>flew south through South Cliff, also 123 Siskins south. Four Whooper Swans, 4 Shelduck, 2 Pink-footed Geese, a <b>White Wagtail </b>at Cayton Carrs. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSL-j3lSkEcomkuZWry0L5xOe2GU1Y4eQtG9mA21W3IqXyDU17xS6zOPcmWR0QOdrrxPN6NThfN7jv9QKNY0-wcN-msqdqFG7o9oaJpUndUg7V3UecBovjSunEHavwEMBobPZtwFm_ObpxkjehfbnIsIMv3DuUnxKUnKOTnGcmiVRGWSQLs3NX7o7QmGk/s2048/431240443_7149881888382900_7347201986395332556_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="2048" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSL-j3lSkEcomkuZWry0L5xOe2GU1Y4eQtG9mA21W3IqXyDU17xS6zOPcmWR0QOdrrxPN6NThfN7jv9QKNY0-wcN-msqdqFG7o9oaJpUndUg7V3UecBovjSunEHavwEMBobPZtwFm_ObpxkjehfbnIsIMv3DuUnxKUnKOTnGcmiVRGWSQLs3NX7o7QmGk/w400-h278/431240443_7149881888382900_7347201986395332556_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Bramblings Wykeham Forest - Rich Baines.</p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-27591069322548000702024-03-17T19:53:00.002+00:002024-03-17T19:53:26.064+00:00Sunday 17th March<p> The <b>Great Northern Diver </b>was still on the Water Sports Lake, NY Water Park. A Shelduck at Salt Pans Rd, Cloughton. Lesser Redpoll in the Siskin flock in Crossgates. The <b>Red-necked Grebe </b>still at Burton Riggs. Five Goldcrests at both Long Nab and Castle Hill, 40 Blackbirds, 5 Chiffchaffs at the latter site. The Great Northern Diver at the harbour. 54 Kittiwakes visited nest sites at The Grand Hotel and Spa Bridge. 31 Whooper Swans, 4 Chiffchaffs Thornton Carrs. Little Owl at East Heslerton. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpW3SJC-Oxz5nmeB8d-JoZM2_OcwvUVk4QNDaTlEP0H_Y4RliAbFmlyx-lpcUXOzWN6iYBiYo2qpthJ5xX-0YUPT6Wzb7_3mEV2dVqFDP5FWJwi-_TNFEEe5E5gsDupuBOMeZncQCzWkyywZEqueVFK2BEldT7R5kLFoco3_AUHB3B5KVuqN-3TlkfO_Q/s2048/433622649_10224791284070184_2285225902103815427_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="2048" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpW3SJC-Oxz5nmeB8d-JoZM2_OcwvUVk4QNDaTlEP0H_Y4RliAbFmlyx-lpcUXOzWN6iYBiYo2qpthJ5xX-0YUPT6Wzb7_3mEV2dVqFDP5FWJwi-_TNFEEe5E5gsDupuBOMeZncQCzWkyywZEqueVFK2BEldT7R5kLFoco3_AUHB3B5KVuqN-3TlkfO_Q/w400-h301/433622649_10224791284070184_2285225902103815427_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Siskin Barrowcliffe - Martin Moseley.</p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-50120314562188934552024-03-16T19:44:00.006+00:002024-03-18T19:31:18.195+00:00Saturday 16th March<p> A <b>Great Northern Diver </b>was a new arrival at North Yorkshire Water Park. The last few days of Chiffchaff arrivals means they are now widespread in the district. The <b>Red-necked Grebe </b>again ar Burton Riggs. A Water Rail, pair of Gadwall a singing <b>Blackcap</b> at Burton Riggs. 100+ Kittiwakes raftin off Marine Drive, 79 in South Bay. The Great Northern Diver at the harbour, a 2cy Mediterranean Gull in South Bay, and 8 Rock Pipits (harbour/Castle Cliffs). 50 Fulmars at Castle Cliffs. Three Brambling at Long Causeway Road. Numerous Goshawk sightings and 2 Willow Tits at Wykeham Forest Raptor Viewpoint. 300+ Brambling, 30 Yellowhammers Wykeham Forest. Six Shags around the Castle Headland.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk58dEDNkQwSXAJ31yNG3-NoTFv2i7J54K1eT7cKu61hiUFwIeSesFuVOKZUKffHa3OzrS5PuaLExc73I42vR-lepRx0xHovF8VSojKVHQrUZiV_Hy3iG4a4uXmn3puSC5NNUoQDbj5RNoa2187-TQfu7k43iBED57cYpUbf_esIg8fG0Tg54YfM9IPpA/s2040/431478203_10232723935780106_2192155845509226784_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2040" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk58dEDNkQwSXAJ31yNG3-NoTFv2i7J54K1eT7cKu61hiUFwIeSesFuVOKZUKffHa3OzrS5PuaLExc73I42vR-lepRx0xHovF8VSojKVHQrUZiV_Hy3iG4a4uXmn3puSC5NNUoQDbj5RNoa2187-TQfu7k43iBED57cYpUbf_esIg8fG0Tg54YfM9IPpA/w400-h266/431478203_10232723935780106_2192155845509226784_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Long-tailed Tit Seamer tip pool - Mark Hepples.</p><p><br /></p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-40075544888168824982024-03-15T19:50:00.004+00:002024-03-15T19:52:39.470+00:00Friday 15th March<p> At Burton Riggs today; drake <b>Common Scoter, Red-necked Grebe </b>and <b>Little Gull (3cy). </b> At North Yorkshire Water Park; 3 Pochard, and 4 Chiffchaffs. The <b>Avocet </b>was again at Johnson's Marsh this morning but could not be found from late morning. A <b>Velvet Scoter </b>on the sea off Marine Drive late afternoon, Great Northern Diver at the harbour, 20 Kittiwakes and 5 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrests around the headland. Two <b>Russian White-fronte</b><b>d Geese </b>in fields below Seamer tip pool. The <b>Ring-necked Parakeet </b>again on feeders in a Bickley garden this afternoon. At Potter Brompton Carr: Whooper Swan, 90 Wigeon, 60 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 8 Gadwall, 2 Shelduck, Goosander (over), <b>Red Kite </b>(flew south), Marsh Harrier, 2 <b>Great White Egrets, </b>8 Little Egrets, 3 Chiffchaffs, 60 Chaffinches, 15 Brambling, 80 Linnets, 6 Siskin, 57 Fieldfare (flew west). 20+ Golden Plover Binnington Carr. 200 Siskin and a Brambling in Crossgates gardens. Two Dunlin, 4 Teal on pools at Cloughton, plus 3 Chiffchaffs. 31 Whooper Swans, 2 Curlews Thornton Carrs. Adult Lbb Gull back on roofs at Dean Road. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Pod5AMlOZiFTETv-SuRa-mdq29ECynZQR7pzGDRKrUxVpIuIs71cXRBaeznvB_KnhxSN_FcN_dxFEkhUtKtnks6x60jW1jAEJzQMGEIvapViRrhsOUIZOSqNrgItZuO6HCKNUpcEy9L9uFh4As-6m-wR8AemdtJIFUh_ql0n65kNjpP_EQeYLL1djO8/s1067/432680984_10230882879037238_5247326540383273882_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1067" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Pod5AMlOZiFTETv-SuRa-mdq29ECynZQR7pzGDRKrUxVpIuIs71cXRBaeznvB_KnhxSN_FcN_dxFEkhUtKtnks6x60jW1jAEJzQMGEIvapViRrhsOUIZOSqNrgItZuO6HCKNUpcEy9L9uFh4As-6m-wR8AemdtJIFUh_ql0n65kNjpP_EQeYLL1djO8/w400-h300/432680984_10230882879037238_5247326540383273882_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Common Scoter Burton Riggs - David Hutchinson. </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-18336888718430676842024-03-14T18:59:00.001+00:002024-03-14T18:59:12.163+00:00Thursday 14th March<p> A good influx of Chiffchaffs today; 6 at Long Nab, 3 at Castle Hill and Dalby Forest, 2 at Burton Riggs, and singles in Cayton, Seamer Tip, Snainton, and at Low Marishes. An <b>Avocet </b>flew NW at Long Nab this morning, and presumably the same was seen at Johnson's Marsh mid-afternoon before leaving south. Also past Long Nab were 2 <b>Ravens, </b>a <b>Red Kite, </b>adult Mediterranean Gull, 84 Chaffinches (south), and 179 Meadow Pipits (north). A <b>Ring-necked Parakeet </b>was in a garden at Bickley. Four Willow Tits in Forge Valley, where a breeding pair of Marsh Tits were observed. The <b>Red-necked Grebe, </b>and 2 <b>Russian White-fronted Geese </b>still at Burton Riggs. The Great Northern Diver was in South Bay. At Cayton/Folkton Carr; 2 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Dunlin, 22 Curlew, 3 Little Egrets. At Low Marishes; 200 Pink-footed Geese, 4 Shoveler, 24 Wigeon, 16 Teal, 40 Fieldfare, and 160 Redwing. 100 Siskins at Heron Lane, Crossgates. Shelduck Star Carr. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EvY-nu4HNjDwIu1djU0xLFQvMPRE3gaIAJAco9WlENin0aQgRxDQZPs3FjXdKXofCpmFwBH3mL83hLuhu1yQP5zJsI2l5uS5UL-0l9_k64aoHCKif8HRCzrxbFjwJ21oaztrQJXZ3Q9r1HhNRqWfdhkStbRzVU3tu_uNcvKiXkkga9FIClmNbrdatlI/s1687/431487623_7436548419736624_5416513684063491444_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="1687" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EvY-nu4HNjDwIu1djU0xLFQvMPRE3gaIAJAco9WlENin0aQgRxDQZPs3FjXdKXofCpmFwBH3mL83hLuhu1yQP5zJsI2l5uS5UL-0l9_k64aoHCKif8HRCzrxbFjwJ21oaztrQJXZ3Q9r1HhNRqWfdhkStbRzVU3tu_uNcvKiXkkga9FIClmNbrdatlI/w400-h250/431487623_7436548419736624_5416513684063491444_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Chiffchaff Cayton - Paul Tozer. </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-60872383424939843232024-03-13T19:05:00.005+00:002024-03-13T19:05:46.810+00:00Wednesday 13th March<p> The <b>Red-necked Grebe </b>was still at Burton Riggs. 28 Pink-footed Geese flew north at Long Nab, 72 Chaffinches flew south. Two Chiffchaffs and 4 Goldcrests at Castle Hill. The Great Northern Diver still at the harbour. Two <b>Red Kites </b>in the Wykeham Forest area plus one at Thorn Park Farm, Hackness. At North Yorkshire Water Park; 2 Teal, 16 Goldeneye, 10 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Lbb Gulls, 2 Chiffchaffs. Four Lbb Gulls also in South Bay and 3 flew past Long Nab. 39 Fieldfare NW at Scalby Beck.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGqLUDFYHuYV5Jdd4uosBVL4Vp21VM_icAo7_Fus8kQCOI1n8-_WWVKXybfY2YozdF2X7_CrazPEk1zWg-MTMVd2BGChN2FF6FwCHGgJCy0brG7R-gGKS2NSPXNhm37CqhWRUvnyLPds2iJUEozoGTTZ0RUcvKiD0LBTPruoN45dYBBHSoX1X4Kko6LY/s2048/431308478_2634123416740101_7736863634621270972_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1583" data-original-width="2048" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGqLUDFYHuYV5Jdd4uosBVL4Vp21VM_icAo7_Fus8kQCOI1n8-_WWVKXybfY2YozdF2X7_CrazPEk1zWg-MTMVd2BGChN2FF6FwCHGgJCy0brG7R-gGKS2NSPXNhm37CqhWRUvnyLPds2iJUEozoGTTZ0RUcvKiD0LBTPruoN45dYBBHSoX1X4Kko6LY/w400-h309/431308478_2634123416740101_7736863634621270972_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Red-necked Grebe Burton Riggs - Gary & Jan Powell. </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-71196357530862905522024-03-12T20:18:00.004+00:002024-03-12T20:18:53.074+00:00Tuesday 12th March<p> A change in the wind direction got a few passerines moving past Long Nab early morning, the best an early <b>White Wagtail </b>which flew south. The Great Northern Diver still at the harbour, 2 Chiffchaffs at the Castle Headland. Four Manderins on the River Derwent near the Everley. At Burton Riggs the <b>Red-necked Grebe </b>and two <b>Russian White-fronted Geese </b>were still present. 50 Redwing, 6 Gadwall at North Yorkshire Water Park. A drake Pintail was with 233 Wigeon off Scalby Ness. A wildfowl count at Seamer Road Mere gave totals of 18 Mute Swans, 4 Gadwall, 4 Goldeneye, 38 Tufted Duck, 50 Moorhen, 9 Coot (one active nest).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYM3RW4gEPIUQux3iPYCsUV0ThyphenhyphenZqcFk1OVaIaIbwHahBho7uU5blJI744ZrSc1jNbOJk1zXHYBBpBVsxiNWE9K4mkF-fNyKsCv0WKxqyd_hLYd4xGHMb5PryJLZ6wgCpN-WE8byptL8o6zcm2avNY38uRLSSQ5u_Pcu1oHRxFw9gXYS_RoxAmA8r1-_Y/s934/431904057_374912425344514_2956270867632113242_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="934" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYM3RW4gEPIUQux3iPYCsUV0ThyphenhyphenZqcFk1OVaIaIbwHahBho7uU5blJI744ZrSc1jNbOJk1zXHYBBpBVsxiNWE9K4mkF-fNyKsCv0WKxqyd_hLYd4xGHMb5PryJLZ6wgCpN-WE8byptL8o6zcm2avNY38uRLSSQ5u_Pcu1oHRxFw9gXYS_RoxAmA8r1-_Y/w400-h400/431904057_374912425344514_2956270867632113242_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Goldcrest Burton Riggs - Craig Collins. </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-80040603358918098772024-03-11T19:44:00.004+00:002024-03-11T19:44:59.698+00:00Monday 11th March<p> The <b>Red-necked Grebe </b>was still at Burton Riggs, also a Chiffchaff and Willow Tit there. A <b>Snow Bunting </b>flew north over Castle Hill, and <b>Raven </b>south. A Nuthatch in the tit flock and a Chiffchaff there. Two Pink-footed Geese still at Cayton Carrs. The Great Northern Diver at the harbour, 63 Kittiwakes rafting off Marine Drive. A Brambling in a Cayton garden. Chiffchaff Seamer Rd Mere. At North Yorkshire Water Park: 25 Teal, 24 Goldeneye, 2 Goosanders, 10 Great Crested Grebes, 6 Coot, <b>Red-throated Diver, </b>27 Cormorants, 4 Oystercatchers, Snipe, 6 Marsh Tit, 15 Redwing, 70 Siskin. Goosander still at Peasholm Park.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvtEmjVIc_RFPj857jVu8ynlAhgOLoKh5GxfjYoBu5RVNMzmc9xkuIzOeSqYFHPoxMW0l8NSZxecvYT15fOpSnge8TDNhUJAMx9mNZUEZo-GMkhPD-TSw3UOa0O-zhuSDsZkU2GoUfMewQmanA52VTTgnEC4bga1wFfR7WOzh85NbRRBezZZYADPZSH54/s1280/430852617_10160893446277521_813720484172614821_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvtEmjVIc_RFPj857jVu8ynlAhgOLoKh5GxfjYoBu5RVNMzmc9xkuIzOeSqYFHPoxMW0l8NSZxecvYT15fOpSnge8TDNhUJAMx9mNZUEZo-GMkhPD-TSw3UOa0O-zhuSDsZkU2GoUfMewQmanA52VTTgnEC4bga1wFfR7WOzh85NbRRBezZZYADPZSH54/w400-h268/430852617_10160893446277521_813720484172614821_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Red-necked Grebe - Andy Hood.</p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-2495687846365469422024-03-10T20:29:00.005+00:002024-03-16T11:55:32.242+00:00Sunday 10th March<p> The <b>Red-necked Grebe </b>remains at Burton Riggs, still present at dusk. Shelduck, 61 Wigeon, 2 Mandarin, 2 Goosanders, 80 Lapwing at Harwood Dale Lake. Potter Brompton Carr held 2 <b>Great White Egrets, </b>8 Little Egrets, 107 Wigeon, 52 Teal, 44 Mallard, 6 Gadwall, Marsh Harrier, 4 Dunlin, 55 Lapwing, 27 Brambling. A Shelduck at Seamer tip pool. Four Purple Sandpipers roosting on the lighthouse steps (harbour) at high tide. The Great Northern Diver still at the harbour. Adult Mediterranean Gull in South Bay. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vpXtG29C78H1TxbRBJCjK5zwXbrmeX7360affsrNJjDtgEmddcB0bk9TX0nW_LTFlgTevsCUZk7rzdsLqUyeI4wh7Lu6NACe2lc7xT9-wsFH-YBODxRwT_oWNoDUkFHWwNbFAlpVm4xomvEdj_Wh5Z2Lo-ftkboNBC02ujNhHxI0e9SsAIf0Mr4zInM/s1740/431967719_7418223638235769_7965062705229406129_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="1392" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vpXtG29C78H1TxbRBJCjK5zwXbrmeX7360affsrNJjDtgEmddcB0bk9TX0nW_LTFlgTevsCUZk7rzdsLqUyeI4wh7Lu6NACe2lc7xT9-wsFH-YBODxRwT_oWNoDUkFHWwNbFAlpVm4xomvEdj_Wh5Z2Lo-ftkboNBC02ujNhHxI0e9SsAIf0Mr4zInM/w320-h400/431967719_7418223638235769_7965062705229406129_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Russian White-fronted Goose Burton Riggs yesterday - Paul Tozer. </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-61105114846693344412024-03-09T19:50:00.001+00:002024-03-09T19:50:15.958+00:00Saturday 9th March<p> The <b>Red-necked Grebe </b>and 2 <b>Russian White-fronted Geese </b>remained at Burton Riggs. Four more <b>Russian White-fronted Geese </b>left south from Cromer Point pond this morning. Lots of Siskin around at the moment; 110 at Heron Lane, Crossgates, 45 Peasholm Park, and 36 at Dean Road Cemetary. The drake Goosander again at Peasholm Park, plus a Lbb Gull. A <b>Little Gull </b>(2cy) flew south past Long Nab with a flock of Black-headed Gulls. A <b>Waxwing </b>left St Mary's Church SW with 11 Starling early morning. The Great Northern Diver again around the harbour. Two Kittiwakes South Bay. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1yXitEbnmmTLNXCDxYgxZw6LraCT7JNYxwfoW_XBIFB2vaTQ3xFC1DHKJq0qO0JkZJP4BNq5bfeFiljGICVNxBHmyT3uObiHCopwXTL1gGFk0KHRhoPh95MLyAgK8KYK_37qeYeEI2RH14_SlWMVIkWP7-g9B5Qm248TmY9z4f6i0f_mEcl2MPUs7-4/s2048/431867491_851199090146550_8557219316432665494_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1369" data-original-width="2048" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1yXitEbnmmTLNXCDxYgxZw6LraCT7JNYxwfoW_XBIFB2vaTQ3xFC1DHKJq0qO0JkZJP4BNq5bfeFiljGICVNxBHmyT3uObiHCopwXTL1gGFk0KHRhoPh95MLyAgK8KYK_37qeYeEI2RH14_SlWMVIkWP7-g9B5Qm248TmY9z4f6i0f_mEcl2MPUs7-4/w400-h268/431867491_851199090146550_8557219316432665494_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Red-necked Grebe Burton Riggs NR - Chris Bell </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-24770379956811239632024-03-08T20:01:00.002+00:002024-03-08T20:01:27.841+00:00Friday 8th March<p> A <b>Red-necked Grebe </b>in breeding plumage spent the day on the small lake at Burton Riggs. Also there 2 <b>Russian White-fronted Geese, </b>a Willow Tit, and 2 Chiffchaffs. Five Goshawks reported from the Wykeham forest Raptor Viewpoint, 40 Crossbills nearby, and 400+ Brambling at Wykeham old nursery area. A Barnacle Goose with 7 Greylags in fields at Long Nab. The Great Northern Diver around the harbour, 5 Kittiwakes in South Bay. Seven Little Egrets at Yedingham. 12 Brambling, 8 Crossbills, 30 Siskin at Ellerburn. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXF0oYtzjRpGD8CcQtJdLD_P0bkA70wuZ8aQzkahXw5MHggKBM08dWo6mWNINKrE9eUQGP3VPbFEMdK7gBrC4eioxfySrYdob7Fwh1j576P5-MITSVcrBW9mmW2L0l4JrRqqZew3uVmypBNdMkxCnQqm2Xi1EqLid1rtxp8Vun6V3PwDXZcLxfWy8-8Y/s1800/432152931_937769088049973_8478326174306452936_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="1800" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXF0oYtzjRpGD8CcQtJdLD_P0bkA70wuZ8aQzkahXw5MHggKBM08dWo6mWNINKrE9eUQGP3VPbFEMdK7gBrC4eioxfySrYdob7Fwh1j576P5-MITSVcrBW9mmW2L0l4JrRqqZew3uVmypBNdMkxCnQqm2Xi1EqLid1rtxp8Vun6V3PwDXZcLxfWy8-8Y/w400-h266/432152931_937769088049973_8478326174306452936_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Red-necked Grebe at Burton Riggs - Stephen Beaver. </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-21680249469988058822024-03-07T20:47:00.003+00:002024-03-09T14:08:57.719+00:00Thursday 7th March<p> 490 Golden Plover and 2 Dunlin Binnington Carr. At Potter Brompton Carr; Egyptian Goose (flew over), 86 Wigeon, 2 Shelduck, 2 Shoveler, 17 Snipe, 300 Common Gull, Barn Owl, several displaying Lapwing, small numbers of Brambling. 33 Siskin in Burniston village, 10 at Castle Hill, 100+ Dean Road Cemetary. Great Northern Diver at the harbour. Dipper at the mouth of Scalby Beck. Two Lbb Gulls Scalby Mills. Three Kittiwakes off Marine Drive, 22 off South Bay. Eight Turnstone East Pier. Two Pink-footed Geese Cayton Carrs. <b>Red-throated Diver, </b>Pochard, 18 Goldeneye, 2 Chiffchaffs NY Water Park.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSZSLXi742gEfREaeWHXdNbtKNEOGoh-2OTrcQubDHqDjdB2DCVubxXaFM36iigZGM_jhow0-wYQlVJDm9iAg5vmryB5cX0UlI5d-4ClETeSI4U0fo2WQea2e8XD3wB0RxsRp_ZZPMZ1XZZrldJnv4UmU_7bVmtk1K7bQG6bTQEXjo4ddc-ENIYce4no/s1231/430057679_398778672852363_2817343511291140285_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="1231" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSZSLXi742gEfREaeWHXdNbtKNEOGoh-2OTrcQubDHqDjdB2DCVubxXaFM36iigZGM_jhow0-wYQlVJDm9iAg5vmryB5cX0UlI5d-4ClETeSI4U0fo2WQea2e8XD3wB0RxsRp_ZZPMZ1XZZrldJnv4UmU_7bVmtk1K7bQG6bTQEXjo4ddc-ENIYce4no/w400-h225/430057679_398778672852363_2817343511291140285_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Kittiwakes South Bay - Ben Ward </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-49497306176854743942024-03-06T20:20:00.005+00:002024-03-09T14:05:58.029+00:00Wednesday 6th March<p> A male <b>Merlin </b>was at Riggs Head. Good numbers of Siskins visiting feeders around the district, 100+ in Dean Road Cemetary, and 45 at Heron Lane, Crossgates. The Great Northern Diver still at the harbour. Two Goldeneye, and two Goosanders at Seamer Road Mere. 300 Pink-footed Geese, 275 Wigeon, 225 Teal, 2 Goldeneye, 10 Cormorants at Low Marishes. At North Yorkshire Water Park; <b>Red-throated Diver, </b>16 Wigeon (flew east), 6 Teal, 6 Goldeneye, drake Pochard (East Lake), 4 Coot. Fields to the south of the lakes held 70 Golden Plover, 60 Lapwings, and a Dunlin. A singing Chiffchaff at Burton Riggs. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCMUv3QU7xwnaaLlIfzvmE82uKRc4fVv1jrariTxcPobYjNshBE7WJ1WWtIRcqmtTmjCZENpEgCTWstLUeJtQodqKTraghRUk8z0yBAKVY5-Ql_mK6Ulr3LQh2NE56o6XZLXWo3-PX5wWFi2SZ0aGzHuAerTxAanSFlN4iH49qTEM8y-EzVDsBn-mtBs/s1800/430752996_936130951547120_8098841762175727086_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCMUv3QU7xwnaaLlIfzvmE82uKRc4fVv1jrariTxcPobYjNshBE7WJ1WWtIRcqmtTmjCZENpEgCTWstLUeJtQodqKTraghRUk8z0yBAKVY5-Ql_mK6Ulr3LQh2NE56o6XZLXWo3-PX5wWFi2SZ0aGzHuAerTxAanSFlN4iH49qTEM8y-EzVDsBn-mtBs/w300-h400/430752996_936130951547120_8098841762175727086_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Wren Raincliffe Woods - Stephen Beaver </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-89757019075569477862024-03-05T19:50:00.004+00:002024-03-08T14:21:58.373+00:00Tuesday 5th March<p> The first Kittiwakes are back early!....a group of 15 rafting off Marine Drive at 4pm increased to 120 later. Two <b>Russian White-fronted Geese </b>at Burton Riggs. The Great Northern Diver still at the harbour. 25+ Siskins at Heron Lane, Crossgates. 18 Herons at Mowthorpe. 240 Linnets at Long Nab.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sUv1a_yyQssfytyW7n2ZoFMhqepEzh_je5Z7vcmfc6zzSO-VBirwiwfVoR7ENHVQ2usZ3XFssIDM3vqdbyTSPoGshmyRqV4O0GA9a_tdgGVmT957mpYyW2vZQh-qBMwrHfmVdkc3T4pM0l_YkRYxjAvdwPgctmLC4RCE0op8_0t-z2UVZHy8OBGqk94/s1151/429828932_25784532201146033_959894057361696656_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1047" data-original-width="1151" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sUv1a_yyQssfytyW7n2ZoFMhqepEzh_je5Z7vcmfc6zzSO-VBirwiwfVoR7ENHVQ2usZ3XFssIDM3vqdbyTSPoGshmyRqV4O0GA9a_tdgGVmT957mpYyW2vZQh-qBMwrHfmVdkc3T4pM0l_YkRYxjAvdwPgctmLC4RCE0op8_0t-z2UVZHy8OBGqk94/w400-h364/429828932_25784532201146033_959894057361696656_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Common Buzzard Mowthorpe - Terry Crook</p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-79502873204629096212024-03-04T19:46:00.006+00:002024-03-07T13:52:42.376+00:00Monday 4th March<p> A clear sunny day saw a few passerines on the move; <a href="https://www.trektellen.org/count/view/1074/20240304">Long Nab</a> totals. Highlights included <b>Raven </b>and <b>Velvet Scoter </b>south, plus a <b>Scandinavian Rock Pipit </b>feeding by the scrape. The Great Northern Diver was still around the harbour. Rock Pipit totals today included 7 around Marine Drive/harbour, 4 at Long Nab, and 8 at Jackson's Bay. Three Stonechats at Long Nab, and 8 at Jackson's Bay. 170 Wigeon, Dunlin, 62 Redshank, 6 Purple Sandpipers, 5 Ringed Plover, 20 Magpies and a singing Chiffchaff at Scalby Mills. Jackson's Bay held 145 Oystercatchers, 9 Curlew, 83 Carrion Crows, 6 Redwing. A <b>Merlin </b>flew west at Flixton Carr. Lots of Goshawk action at the Raptor Viewpoint this morning.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPHtygr7dvZKlwA8IbGJQ9dWa4U0AZq4sNltiXbDEHPho5w7zTz-vqh5WzNjJrY0NpQQf0IlJ062R4QDJ5ejoNl6jRfFSFVSG6Cyebm5sr3geNPnfLIn4t1OkW0KebV4WKWl907KxM27JhnsxUWunKaX38eE15EVZ5Yz4rGPqMuYNsuD1uVg64J_j1j0/s2048/430726353_935021514991397_3142261052698809952_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPHtygr7dvZKlwA8IbGJQ9dWa4U0AZq4sNltiXbDEHPho5w7zTz-vqh5WzNjJrY0NpQQf0IlJ062R4QDJ5ejoNl6jRfFSFVSG6Cyebm5sr3geNPnfLIn4t1OkW0KebV4WKWl907KxM27JhnsxUWunKaX38eE15EVZ5Yz4rGPqMuYNsuD1uVg64J_j1j0/w320-h400/430726353_935021514991397_3142261052698809952_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Nuthatch Forge Valley - Stephen Beaver</p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-12508338260579611372024-03-03T19:43:00.001+00:002024-03-03T19:43:32.590+00:00Sunday 3rd March<p> The <b>Red-throated Diver </b>remains at North Yorkshire Water Park, also two Whooper Swans flew in, 36 Goldeneye and 30 Redwing. Two Whooper Swans also flew north past Marine Drive early morning, plus a <b>Grey Plover, </b>and 2 Lbb Gulls. A drake Goldeneye, and two Shelduck south. 73 Fulmars at Marine Drive (43 on cliffs + c30 offshore). Four Shags off there, and 3 in South Bay. The Great Northern Diver, 18 Turnstone, 6 Rock Pipits in South Bay. Two <b>Great White Egrets </b>at Potter Brompton Carr, a Little Egret, 50 Wigeon, 2 Oystercatchers, 15 Brambling. A singing Chiffchaff at Castle Hill. 162 Wigeon, a 2cy Mediterranean Gull, 3 Lbb Gulls in North Bay. A <b>Marsh Harrier </b>flew east at Cayton Carrs, 2 Pink-footed Geese and 2 (ad + 2cy) Mediterranean Gulls present. A Woodcock flew north over North Bay this evening. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDVapDzVZU8lOCAnSOpUD1liJc6MgYGdFT8PXFxMsTSLv57oa4nhulERJmJElZJmqL_1te9Dtd5pxrb_FDMEabY82KyvGFcX8rwX2JVMIx_ZH6CMxo-jJfn4tjN-LlwQXRolPTUEBfNj-eyjinC6o2ZtatbpjAbuDxfYNjVun6_9umdyBb28a_49U8xw/s2048/431042588_10224735517516055_4885883521465483173_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDVapDzVZU8lOCAnSOpUD1liJc6MgYGdFT8PXFxMsTSLv57oa4nhulERJmJElZJmqL_1te9Dtd5pxrb_FDMEabY82KyvGFcX8rwX2JVMIx_ZH6CMxo-jJfn4tjN-LlwQXRolPTUEBfNj-eyjinC6o2ZtatbpjAbuDxfYNjVun6_9umdyBb28a_49U8xw/w400-h300/431042588_10224735517516055_4885883521465483173_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The Red-throated Diver still at NY Water Park - Martin Moseley</p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-40057480940488730652024-03-02T19:23:00.023+00:002024-03-05T14:22:59.803+00:00Saturday 2nd March<p> A Great Northern Diver was in the harbour this morning and a Red-throated Diver just outside. 18 Turnstone were present. 31 Siskins visited garden feeders at Heron lane, Crossgates and a cream crowned <b>Marsh Harrier </b>was over Seamer Tip Pools. Curlews had increased to 52 on fields next to Crook Ness car park. Two Dipper in Peasholm Glen. At Low Marishes: 1-2 <b>Great Egret</b>, four Little Egret, two Gadwall, 18 Shoveler, c100 Wigeon, c40 Teal, 12 Mallard, three Coot, 10 Dunlin, two Common Snipe, c70 Lapwing, six Canada Geese, c40 Greylag Geese, one Mute Swan, seven Grey Heron, two Great Black backed Gull and three Common Buzzard. High tide roost at Gristhorpe Bay; 184 Redshank, 152 Curlew, 34 Oystercatchers, 8 Purple Sandpipers, 5 Turnstone.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmp12o3GYcYc4huLvZvRT6Uem1q6voeuaXcVeFAJmJqdXxBn4SNe1wrmu1ZOKFrtb25AOGTPbQoxFVtNc7xwU6VADrvg0RE3Wr0WALkQiXi8kxZqJPVmCpfPWgClq9SnuJAoWJRuuCQyubxIsFp28owaBWUSrPJm0OPq7Wzqz0nlD4oROJKrWAv3kPpM/s1350/GND%20by%20Simon%20Temlett.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1350" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmp12o3GYcYc4huLvZvRT6Uem1q6voeuaXcVeFAJmJqdXxBn4SNe1wrmu1ZOKFrtb25AOGTPbQoxFVtNc7xwU6VADrvg0RE3Wr0WALkQiXi8kxZqJPVmCpfPWgClq9SnuJAoWJRuuCQyubxIsFp28owaBWUSrPJm0OPq7Wzqz0nlD4oROJKrWAv3kPpM/s320/GND%20by%20Simon%20Temlett.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Great Northern Diver, Harbour, by Simon Temlett.</p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-45082438609079374032024-03-01T20:12:00.000+00:002024-03-01T20:12:30.718+00:00Friday 1st March<p> A drake Goosander and Kingfisher at Peasholm Lake this morning. 160 Wigeon, Dipper, Kestrel and Grey Heron at Scalby Mills. Six Greenfinch and two Siskin in Green Park Avenue, Cayton. Five calling Common Buzzard above Cockrah, Wrench Green and Dipper, Kingfisher and two Grey Wagtail on the river. Two drake Eider flew south past Marine Drive and 31 <b>Whooper Swans</b> were at Charity Farm, Thornton Carrs. Eight Goldeneye, six Great crested Grebe, two pairs of Oystercatcher, an Egyptian Goose, three Gadwall and six Reed Bunting were at North Yorkshire Water Park. 17 Siskin visited an Old Scalby Road garden. A Great Northern Diver, three Red-throated Diver and a Shag were in South Bay. A Woodcock was at Castle Hill and four Rock Pipit in the area.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiluC4Oj43gV13UuLksg7fJ9HZe9_fWTZvdTAhrS5JtiYCqN1HFqSFfcUjwfi4HoxTpvbO8SI2g_xJa0JqdfnTh_RfaAJnmV2cH1YLbdgeMJa7Wli0g4gAgv5NaX3o7fdRK0N1DApbidJnBWgR11Cd_OkCyEg6kKtGacUGiZQeF1qkmiCsYSVDmZ_zJvmE/s2048/GBBG%20by%20Ben%20Ward..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiluC4Oj43gV13UuLksg7fJ9HZe9_fWTZvdTAhrS5JtiYCqN1HFqSFfcUjwfi4HoxTpvbO8SI2g_xJa0JqdfnTh_RfaAJnmV2cH1YLbdgeMJa7Wli0g4gAgv5NaX3o7fdRK0N1DApbidJnBWgR11Cd_OkCyEg6kKtGacUGiZQeF1qkmiCsYSVDmZ_zJvmE/s320/GBBG%20by%20Ben%20Ward..jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Great Black backed Gull, Harbour, by Ben Ward.</p><p><br /></p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-68432179233615142342024-02-29T21:54:00.003+00:002024-02-29T21:54:54.240+00:00Thursday 29th February<p> 19 <b>Waxwings</b> flew north west over Scalby Mills and 10 Siskin visited a Throxenby garden. Five Gadwall, two Goldeneye, 2 Goldcrest, three Bullfinch and three singing Song Thrush at Seamer Road Mere. Three Shelduck, four Wigeon, three Teal and a Grey Heron were at Johnson's Marsh. Approximately 400 Pink-footed Geese briefly in flight at Low Marishes this morning. Three Little Egret, nine Grey Heron, 45 Wigeon, one Pochard, two Kestrel, two Common Buzzard, three Dunlin, approximately 150 Fieldfare and 50 Redwing also present. A Water Rail was at Long Causeway Road, Wykeham and two Curlew and an Oystercatcher were at Ganton Golf Club. Also at Scalby Mills this morning: 186 Wigeon, seven Ringed Plover, single Dunlin, two Shag, Dipper on beck, singing Chiffchaff, male Stonechat, two Grey Wagtail, two Siskin and eight Bullfinch. 157 Oystercatcher, three Curlew, 18 Skylark, pair of Stonechat, four Meadow Pipit and seven Rock Pipit were in Jackson's Bay area. A pair of Stonechat, Tree Sparrow and Peregrine along cliff north of Jackson's Bay. A total of 13 Greenfinch between Castle and Scalby Mills including six singing males. A Chiffchaff and a Nuthatch at Long Nab and a male Tawny Owl calling this evening at Burniston Gardens. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxvvpoHObJdPXEcEYBkZMjR0vm3_elcejmKKykHQGDqT1qJyJgJiEMZTUfq4wQDFpYhv0pCZ-MST-53wG-8qzQp7582UpsSepC9XsLhbfe1Wsr0CJngaT10vMReQoanBirC2GtutU0-BX0lV6zYNaFlfaQojXLFKc74RHr-3AucmpS-DjNHrCbpECqCeo/s2048/Water%20Rail%20Long%20Causeway%20by%20Paul%20Tozer..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxvvpoHObJdPXEcEYBkZMjR0vm3_elcejmKKykHQGDqT1qJyJgJiEMZTUfq4wQDFpYhv0pCZ-MST-53wG-8qzQp7582UpsSepC9XsLhbfe1Wsr0CJngaT10vMReQoanBirC2GtutU0-BX0lV6zYNaFlfaQojXLFKc74RHr-3AucmpS-DjNHrCbpECqCeo/s320/Water%20Rail%20Long%20Causeway%20by%20Paul%20Tozer..jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p>Water Rail at Long Causeway, Wykeham by Paul Tozer.</p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-75665648135581429572024-02-28T19:39:00.004+00:002024-02-28T19:39:58.293+00:00Wednesday 28th February<p> 12 Guillemot and five Red-throated Divers were off the harbour this morning and 11 Turnstone on East Pier. Five Rock Pipit also present. Single <b>Red Kites</b> were noted at 1120hrs over Heron Lane, Crossgates and at approximately 1400hrs over Forge Valley/Mowthorpe Bridge. At Potter Brompton Carr (whole site) this morning: 85 Wigeon, nine Shelduck, three Gadwall, 65 Teal, 90 Lapwing, two Curlew (one bubbling), 195 Brambling, 225 Linnet, 60 Tree Sparrow, two <b>Marsh Harrier</b>, two<b> Great Egret</b>, two Lesser Black-backed Gull, 330 Common Gull, Kingfisher, Stonechat and 25+ singing Skylark. 40 Lapwing and 31 Golden Plover were on arable on Binnington Carr. Three Pintail (two drakes) were at East Lake, North Yorkshire Water Park during the afternoon. Five Gadwall, three Goldeneye, Chiffchaff, six Goldcrest, Nuthatch and six Siskin at Seamer Road Mere.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyilGVdvOFgMEklHseue-eVOEhF_MVtU00zeyR_9CIW0gbRsw5KTgsbKpcLhRnx3JhDU5LxaeHLo_tksIz_qksbMxxgc2uqtUVKxty_ne3PD3R_xMwGLBy9EX8aeRQ3QCap3IVhmoMxRgsDnLC-EaQbxOaGT1lrZ71HJFXTy1qUN9iPKUHou3NtHn4wU/s2048/Wren%20at%20Raincliffe%20Woods%20by%20Stephen%20Beaver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyilGVdvOFgMEklHseue-eVOEhF_MVtU00zeyR_9CIW0gbRsw5KTgsbKpcLhRnx3JhDU5LxaeHLo_tksIz_qksbMxxgc2uqtUVKxty_ne3PD3R_xMwGLBy9EX8aeRQ3QCap3IVhmoMxRgsDnLC-EaQbxOaGT1lrZ71HJFXTy1qUN9iPKUHou3NtHn4wU/s320/Wren%20at%20Raincliffe%20Woods%20by%20Stephen%20Beaver.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Wren at Raincliffe Woods by Stephen Beaver.<br /><p><br /></p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-21174328842415950282024-02-27T19:35:00.003+00:002024-02-27T19:35:39.839+00:00Tuesday 27th February<p></p><br /> A male Blackcap was on garden feeders at Newby Farm Road. Siskins were in a Crossgates garden (8) and a Throxenby garden (3). 50 Brambling were at May Beck and a <b>Raven</b>, Barn Owl and Shelduck were in the Seamer Tip bridge area. 15 Goldeneye and seven Great crested Grebe were at North Yorkshire Water Park and 20 plus Fieldfare were at Silpho. 300 Pin-footed Geese, 250 Fieldfare and 50 Wigeon were at Low Marishes and four Common Buzzard were over Yedingham. A <b>Great Egret</b>, Little Egret, 90 Wigeon and eight Teal were at Potter Brompton Carr viewed from Haybridge. 27 Whooper Swans were in a field on the west side of Charity Farm, Thornton Carrs. Nine Mediterranean Gulls (4 ads, 4 3rd cy and 1 2cy), 166 Black-headed Gulls, four Common Gulls, two adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls, two Red-throated Divers, a Peregrine and 3 Rock Pipit were at South Bay this evening. Five Goshawk, five Common Buzzard and two Raven at Troutsdale. <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6qWizhe-xb7LCvjyyBeFrqPdJNQt5Rijz0uPFU5NkyTSXZqKUOlgcnqv-I0rWmQO2Qdd-DdykQ-3jED_Sf3MT3ecJyReIb9exNXheC4ikpWZMKA719oTXeNN3lnWwY6sTTVrQHwqdlATHmOtyQEgzAUhfZijT9Ef53Nfk8GivBKVWFizDp8Et7OIioo/s2048/Siskin%20by%20Ray%20Maddison.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1862" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6qWizhe-xb7LCvjyyBeFrqPdJNQt5Rijz0uPFU5NkyTSXZqKUOlgcnqv-I0rWmQO2Qdd-DdykQ-3jED_Sf3MT3ecJyReIb9exNXheC4ikpWZMKA719oTXeNN3lnWwY6sTTVrQHwqdlATHmOtyQEgzAUhfZijT9Ef53Nfk8GivBKVWFizDp8Et7OIioo/s320/Siskin%20by%20Ray%20Maddison.jpg" width="291" /></a></div>Siskin by Ray Maddison.<br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p></div>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-15598383847057899042024-02-26T20:06:00.007+00:002024-02-27T18:48:51.847+00:00Monday 26th February<p> The Great Northern Diver and Great Crested Grebe in South Bay, 3 Mediterranean Gulls in the roost and a Blackcap at St Mary's Church, Woodcock at Castle Hill. At Potter Brompton Carr; 4 Shelduck, 75 Wigeon, <b>Great White Egret, </b>55 Lapwing, 275 Common Gulls, 15 Brambling. Two Goldeneye, 3 Gadwall at Seamer Road Mere. Two Goosanders and 2 Eiders north past Long Nab. Shelduck Seamer tip pool. 1+ <b>Tundra Bean Goose </b>at Low Marishes. Approximately 300 Brambling between the Nursery and the new telephone tower at Wykeham.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuD4LeMJv8A2yFL0fKuz8CRKyBQ7uUE8rK3kX73IBkRvmr8I66tRnWLu5CA-FbetoDHO6uLfinhgw90zUl4HmrIdta4SjH95EB7lWoIPgEChleyqPRuNnwbb3STrutQx0a75sCYBPaZ1EdJT6T6u0B5UToTxreR5ZcLotGfz1kycWHnxICQ5eJBmkHDGg/s2048/428649287_10160265437763212_7558913398817452835_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1938" data-original-width="2048" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuD4LeMJv8A2yFL0fKuz8CRKyBQ7uUE8rK3kX73IBkRvmr8I66tRnWLu5CA-FbetoDHO6uLfinhgw90zUl4HmrIdta4SjH95EB7lWoIPgEChleyqPRuNnwbb3STrutQx0a75sCYBPaZ1EdJT6T6u0B5UToTxreR5ZcLotGfz1kycWHnxICQ5eJBmkHDGg/w400-h379/428649287_10160265437763212_7558913398817452835_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Black-headed Gull North Bay - Andy Messenger </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-20556158036765976722024-02-25T19:03:00.000+00:002024-02-25T19:03:04.584+00:00Sunday 25th February<p> The seven <b>Tundra Bean Geese </b>still at Low Marishes, also 600 Pink-footed Geese, 4 Whooper Swans, 2 Shelduck, 150 Wigeon, 12 Shoveler, 5 Grey Herons, and a <b>Merlin. </b>Great Northern Diver, Great Crested Grebe, and 13 Mediterranean Gulls in South Bay. 49 Fulmars at Castle Cliffs plus 21 at Cloughton Wyke, where 5 Eiders flew south. Four Pink-footed Geese at Seamer tip pool. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0SbJLHPg5F6FUzCu63j90cd5pVk_ya3uEZlosVDcKQSUqSfqQghE8vDpNPgYEqwmhMzJQlUyKsBHZR4SejagamZd3d_YtCQyOkbvjYKx3rYJlJkaYalSV13QR9m-fzX7u5wVNPM4wnsaSp_FDxQTsXmoyIjZNAzdMjmMbX3kTY9N2Wk3m9CQttkLtp8/s1952/429688149_10224708748886856_9103567133072616720_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1952" data-original-width="1464" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0SbJLHPg5F6FUzCu63j90cd5pVk_ya3uEZlosVDcKQSUqSfqQghE8vDpNPgYEqwmhMzJQlUyKsBHZR4SejagamZd3d_YtCQyOkbvjYKx3rYJlJkaYalSV13QR9m-fzX7u5wVNPM4wnsaSp_FDxQTsXmoyIjZNAzdMjmMbX3kTY9N2Wk3m9CQttkLtp8/w300-h400/429688149_10224708748886856_9103567133072616720_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Song Thrush at Throxenby Mere - Martin Moseley. </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-53334957194729769222024-02-24T19:37:00.001+00:002024-02-24T19:37:49.874+00:00Saturday 24th February<p> Lots of Goshawk action in the forests today, up to six reported from the Raptor Viewpoint, and two at Langdale Forest, and one at Cloughton Woods. Pink-footed Geese were moving north in good numbers, 550+ along the coast and 467+ over the forests. Three <b>Ravens </b>were also seen from the Raptor Viewpoint today. Three singing Stonechats at Derwent Head, Fylingdales Moor, and Crossbills widespread throughout our forests now, many in song. A <b>Snow Bunting </b>was feeding in the field behind Long Nab Observatory, two Goosanders flew north there, and 43 Wigeon high out east. 50 Brambling at Cockmoor Hall car park area, plus 100 at Wykeham Forest old nurseries. At Potter Brompton Carr; 10 Snipe, <b>Great White Egret, </b>Marsh Harrier, Water Rail, 38 Redwing, 330 Linnets, 40 Brambling, 68 Chaffinch, 55 Tree Sparrows. The Great Northern Diver around the harbour again. c300 Golden Plover in fields at Lockton Low Moor. The Gristhorpe Bay high tide roost held 228 Curlew, 218 Redshank, 123 Oystercatchers, 56 Purple Sandpipers, and 7 Turnstone. Five Grey Partridges, and single Mediterranean and Lbb Gulls in fields there. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekxF16aShJJlCtyvKKg4uvY32Y_tSS_KKL-vP82Tgo_HqwGaytx623yu27xsa2jawMtfGhG7xx8YxYansPZaTOy4u_7iHn8l9phmdn0VMQc4nY7jn5UYUcy2i1YOFqfr2BwQvt0yIiQXlKOEqPNL2lP-z1ODGf71Bbc_p7O-5vo9_30cS_PyyDrkKVno/s1308/418805117_10163770400914488_7730667204647258779_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1046" data-original-width="1308" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekxF16aShJJlCtyvKKg4uvY32Y_tSS_KKL-vP82Tgo_HqwGaytx623yu27xsa2jawMtfGhG7xx8YxYansPZaTOy4u_7iHn8l9phmdn0VMQc4nY7jn5UYUcy2i1YOFqfr2BwQvt0yIiQXlKOEqPNL2lP-z1ODGf71Bbc_p7O-5vo9_30cS_PyyDrkKVno/w400-h320/418805117_10163770400914488_7730667204647258779_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Goshawk Wykeham Forest Raptor Viewpoint - Simon Temlett. </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2791964265135316753.post-13228768395464211232024-02-23T19:31:00.001+00:002024-02-23T19:31:10.951+00:00Friday 23rd February<p> The <b>Ring-necked Parakeet </b>was again at Ravenscar today. Seven <b>Tundra Bean Geese </b>at Low Marishes, also 300 Pink-footed Geese, 450 Wigeon, 2 Dunlin, and a Curlew. Three Curlews at Potter Brompton Carr. A record flock of <b>18 Little Egrets </b>near Yedingham this morning, plus four at Seamer Carr. 70 Pink-footed Geese and 5 Shelducks flew north at Long Nab. Goshawks again active around Troutsdale, 100+ Brambling there also. Good raptor action viewed from Bickley Gate area; 17 Common Buzzards, Peregrine, 3 Goshawks, and <b>Raven. </b>A <b>Merlin </b>along Old Wives Way (from Saltergate), also 80 Fieldfare, Little Grebe, 14 Golden Plover, Curlew. At East Lake , NY Water Park; 4 Shoveler, 27 Goldeneye, 7 Great Crested Grebes, 9 Gadwall, 28 Cormorants. Two Goosanders on the river at Wrench Green. The Great Northern Diver still around the harbour. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANyv4s25kqrWcI3BNH_10xJDorRQIQkuOxFsjAwE17ni5JYcgHIneMsrBrU7cuswR7ImwIMEAISGHrTLfnOZssrHe5qjRHAsJa1yJwv-CVJaxHqSx_TgD5zLUbP3SSEOU1UGilabbbxMhFGaZcjsuAUDkPpTIcJEm8wtGcQJ53ZkK5SRYvl5HtB17IN4/s1046/409058654_10160281084247799_3813679973548038876_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="1046" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANyv4s25kqrWcI3BNH_10xJDorRQIQkuOxFsjAwE17ni5JYcgHIneMsrBrU7cuswR7ImwIMEAISGHrTLfnOZssrHe5qjRHAsJa1yJwv-CVJaxHqSx_TgD5zLUbP3SSEOU1UGilabbbxMhFGaZcjsuAUDkPpTIcJEm8wtGcQJ53ZkK5SRYvl5HtB17IN4/w400-h225/409058654_10160281084247799_3813679973548038876_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Ring-necked Parakeet Ravenscar - Nick Addey </p>Scarborough Birdershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838482007527994492noreply@blogger.com0