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A big Common Scoter movement overnight (24th/25th), 38 flocks sound recorded over Crossgates. Also Pink-footed Geese and Barnacle Geese recorded. A Lbb Gull at Scalby Mills. 4 Shelducks, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Marsh Harrier and Kingfisher at Potter Brompton Carr. Eight gadwall, 6 Goldeneye, 6+ Chiffchaffs Seamer Rd Mere. At Wykeham Lakes: female Common Scoter (East Lake), 2 Little Ringed Plovers, Shoveler, 11 Teal, 9 Chiffchaffs, Willow Warbler, 2 Oystercatchers. 260 Pink-footed Geese flew north along the coast (2 skeins). A Raven flew north over the Castle Headland.
Goldeneye Seamer Road Mere - Phil Bennett.
The first Wheatear of spring today, a male near Eller Beck, Fylingdales Moor. At the eastern edge of the moors a 2 mile loop following the Stoupe Brow Trail revealed 25+ Meadow Pipit territories and three Stonechat territories. 50+ Kittiwakes were back on Spa Bridge and 100+ on Castle Cliffs. Two Little Ringed Plovers, a Great White Egret, 2 Shelduck, 18 Goldeneye, and 9 Teal at Wykeham East Lake. A Common Buzzard flew north along the coast from town. A Willow Tit and 2 displaying Grey Wagtails at Staindale Lake, Dalby Forest. Flocks of Common Scoters were heard over Peasholm and Burniston overnight.
Skylark at Fylingdales Moor - Stephen Beaver.
A White Wagtail off David's Lane (east of A169 near Lockton). The first Manx Shearwater of spring flew south at Long Nab, a female Merlin flew south over Saltpans Rd, Cloughton. 13 Siskin in a Burniston garden. The male Black Redstart was still at Lebberston. A Bar-tailed Godwit, 24 Redshank, and 26 Oystercatchers at Yons Nab. A Jack Snipe at Taylor Way pools. Four Oystercatchers on roofs of industrial units at Hopper Hill Rd. The pair of Shelduck still frequenting coastal wetlands Scalby Lodge to Cloughton. Three Great White Egrets south of Wykeham Lakes by Long Causeway Rd.
Meadow Pipit Jugger Howe Moor - Stephen Beaver
A male Black Redstart was found at a new build site at Lebberston. The first Swallow of the year flew north over Castle Hill mid-morning. A Red-necked Grebe flew south past Long Nab, a male Snow Bunting was in the field behind the Observatory. In the Mowthorpe Valley: 16 Herons, 5 Mandarins, 8 Common Buzzards and Barn Owl. Eleven Kittiwakes on Spa Bridge at dusk.
Black Redstart Lebberston - John harwood.
Ten Little Egrets and a Great White Egret at Sherburn Ings. At Wykeham Lakes: Little Ringed Plover (East Lake), 2 Shelduck, Pink-footed Goose, Great White Egret, Curlew (flew east), and a pair of Stonechats along the east bank of the Water Sports Lake. A Green Woodpecker at Causeway Plantation. A drake Mandarin, Little Grebe, and Kingfisher at Throxenby Mere. A Red Kite south over the Crematorium. A White Wagtail at Seamer Meads.
Mandarin Throxenby Mere - Martin Moseley.
Three Hawfinches still around Thornton-le-Dale church yard. Twenty five Fieldfare at Fylingdales Moor. A Stonechat at Marine Drive. The pair of Shelduck remain at Johnson's Marsh. An immature Peregrine at Castle Cliffs, plus a Purple Sandpiper at Marine Drive again. Two Whooper Swans flew east over Cloughton.
Hawfinch at Thornton-le-Dale - Graham Sigsworth.
A Great White Egret at Star Carr, 12 Tree Sparrows over Seamer tip, plus an increase in Meadow Pipits on the carrs there, at least 38. 700 Herring Gulls heading towards the coast over Falsgrave Park at dusk. A Sanderling in South Bay. A Great White Egret at Wykeham East Lake, also 8 Teal, 21 Goldeneye, 4 Lbb Gulls, 2 Gbb Gulls, 3 Oystercatchers. 170 Kittiwakes rafting along the coast (40 Marine Drive, 130 South Bay). A Purple Sandpiper on the rock armour at Marine Drive. A Red Kite over Cloughton and later Burniston heading SW. Eight Chiffchaffs at Burton Riggs indicated a further arrival. Four Hawfinches again at Thornton-le-Dale church area. A Corn Bunting flew south at Long Nab.
Sanderling South Bay - Stuart Baines.
Still four Hawfinches around Thornton-le-Dale churchyard. At Wykeham Lakes: 2 Egyptian Geese, 14 Teal, 7 Gadwall, 8 Wigeon, 19 Goldeneye, 13 Snipe, 14 Chiffchaffs. Fifteen Pink-footed Geese flew high east over Stepney area. One Whooper Swans still with Mute Swans at Low Marishes. Up to five Goshawks, Raven, Willow Tit from the Wykeham forest Raptor Viewpoint.
The first Little Ringed Plover of spring was on the silt lagoon at Wykeham East Lake in the afternoon. Three Great White Egret were south of the lakes. Goshawks continue to perform well over Troutsdale. Three Hawfinches at Thornton-le-Dale. Both Great White and Little Egrets at Brompton Butts, and 17 Gadwall, 5 Tufted Ducks, 4 Coot, 2 Little Grebes, Little Egret at Brompton Ponds. Some southerly movements of Kittiwakes at Long Nab; 35 south in 30 minutes. Also 410 Starlings north there. Six Chiffchaffs at Cloughton Saltpans Rd muck heap. At Seamer Rd Mere: 6 Gadwall, 40 Mallard, 39 Tufted Ducks, 2 Goldeneye, 12 Mute Swans (one pair nesting), 25 Coot (2 nesting pairs), 39 Moorhen.
Song Thrush Wykeham - Stephen Beaver.
A total of seven Great White Egrets in the area this afternoon; two at Potter Brompton Carr at the same time four were just south of Wykeham Lakes plus one at Star Carr. A Eurasian White-fronted Goose, 29 Goldeneye, and 9 Snipe were at the latter site. A murmuration of 1,500+ Starlings over Brompton village at 6pm. Also at Potter Brompton Carr were 4 Little Egrets, Shelduck, 60 Teal, Marsh Harrier, 6 Snipe and a Brambling. Chiffchaffs are well distributed throughout the district now. At Low Marishes: Whooper Swan, 17 Mute Swans, 2 Little Egrets, 40 Wigeon, 3 Shelduck, 4 Teal. One Hawfinch at Thornton-le-Dale churchyard.
Up to six Common Buzzards over Hutton Buscel. Two Shelducks, 35 Wigeon, 15 Teal, 2 Oystercatchers at Harwood Dale Lake. Four Redwing flew NE over Newlands Dale. 11 Common Scoter, 2 Curlews past Long Nab. Two Great White Egrets, 4 Curlews in fields south of Wykeham Lakes. Nine Gadwall, Treecreeper Seamer Rd Mere. Seamer Tip area: 2 Grey Partridge, Little Egret, 9 Lapwing, 2 Teal, 3 Chiffchaffs. Seamer Tip pool: 2 Gadwall, Litlle Grebe, 5 Tufted Ducks. Three Tree Sparrows, Redwing, 2 Chiffchaffs Falsgrave Park. Pair of Tawny Owls in a Stepney Rd garden.
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Kittiwake back on Spa Bridge today - Bridget Cousins.
An overnight influx of Chiffchaffs; 20+ very active birds at Burton Riggs (4 yesterday). Two Hawfinches at Thornton-le-Dale. Plenty of Goshawk activity over Troutsdale (view from track 400m west of Raptor viewpoint car park OR from the road below Cockmoor Hall car park which has great views down the valley). A Willow Tit near Cockmoor Hall car park. A Red Kite flew north over Crossgates mid-afternoon. Possibly the same Red Kite over Thornton-le-Dale later. 12 Goldeneye, 52 Lapwing, 2 Lbb Gulls, 5 Chiffchaffs Wykeham Lakes. A Goldeneye, 2 Chiffchaffs Seamer Road Mere.
Cormorant Throxenby Mere - Martin Moseley.
A Great White Egret at Potter Brompton Carr. Female Blackcap in Crossgates. A Willow Tit by Wykeham Forestry nursery. A Red-necked Grebe flew north past Long Nab. Little and Great White Egrets at Brompton Butts, plus another Little Egret at Snainton Carrs. A Redpoll in a Wrench Green garden. A Red Kite near Wykeham Lakes. Four Little Egrets at Cayton Carrs. 60 Fieldfare near Sawdon, 25 Redwings on Cockmore Road, Wykeham Forest.
Marsh Tit Seamer Road Mere - Mike Michael.
The three Eurasian White-fronted Geese still in the Cloughton area. A Jack Snipe at Long Nab. Hawfinches reported from Thornton-le-Dale but no number given.
40+ Yellowhammers were at Far Lane, Hutton Buscel. A Blackcap at Ellerburn, Dalby. 17 Tufted Ducks and a Chiffchaff at Burton Riggs. A Great White Egret at Potter Brompton Carr. Five Hawfinches at Thornton-le-Dale. 10+ Herons at the Mowthorpe heronry.
Greylag Geese at Throxenby Mere - Stephen Beaver
Hawfinches increased to ten at Thornton-le-Dale churchyard today. A Willow Tit along the old railway track at Ravenscar near the quarries. A Willow Tit in the Wrench Green area. A male Stonechat along Long Causeway Rd, nr Wykeham Lakes. The two Tundra Bean Geese still at Wykeham Lakes, also one Pink-footed Goose, 2 Shoveler, 18 Goldeneye, a Pochard, 2 Oystercatchers, and 20 Redwing. A Red Kite at Potter Brompton. The three Eurasian White-fronted Geese still at Cloughton Pond.
Two Tundra Bean Geese, a Pink-footed Goose, 2 Shoveler, Great White Egret (East Lake), 2 Mediterranean Gulls (adults), and 14 Chiffchaffs at Wykeham Lakes. Three White Wagtails were at the flash at Cayton Carrs. Seceral drumming Great Spotted woodpeckers were reported. Single Green Woodpeckers at Harwood Dale Forest and Pexton Lake, Dalby Forest. Two Corn Buntings at Yedingham, plus one flew south at Long Nab. A Grey Partridge at Low Marishes. At Potter Brompton Carr: 2 Shelduck, Great White Egret, 5 Little Egrets, and Brambling. 10+ Chiffchaffs along the cinder Track between Ravenscar and Staintondale. A drake Gadwall with 105+ Wigeon at Scalby Mills. 50+ Kittiwakes were rafting off Marine Drive.
Goldeneyes at Wykeham Lakes - Chris Bell.
The two Tundra Bean Geese still at Wykeham Lakes, also 12+ Chiffchaffs. A single Whooper Swan and 19 Mute Swans at Low Marishes. An adult Mediterranean Gull flew SE over Burniston. Single Chiffchaffs singing in Peasholm Glen, Cloughton Station, Thornton-le-Dale, Throxenby Mere and at Cayton Bay, plus two singing in the Woodlands area of Scarborough, and 3 at Wrench Green. Six Hawfinches around All Saints churchyard, Thornton-le-Dale. 40 Curlews at Cayton Bay. Three Corn Buntings near Yedingham.
Kingfisher Throxenby Mere - Stephen Beaver.
A Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was seen in the area today. 80 Curlew were feeding at Cayton Carrs. The two Tundra Bean Geese were still at Wykeham Lakes (mostly in fields to south), also there were 2 Whooper Swans, 2 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Shoveler, 2 Shelducks, 10 Teal, Lbb Gull. Two Hawfinches were again along Dog Kennel Lane, Thornton-le-Dale. A Snow Bunting in fields at Long Nab. The three Eurasian White-fronted Geese at Cloughton Pond. Two singing Chiffchaffs at Burton Riggs, one at Folkton WTP. 63 Wigeon at Scalby Mills. A Red Kite and Raven over Jugger Howe Moor. 120 Pink-footed Geese flew north over Thornton-le-Dale. At Harwood Dale Lake: 52 Wigeon, 4 Teal, drake Goosander, 2 Oystercatchers, 7 Lapwing. 18 Gadwall, 2 Coot, 4 Tufted Duck Brompton Ponds.
Whooper Swans Wykeham Lakes - Steve Hey.
The two Tundra Bean Geese were still at Wykeham Lakes, also there were 3 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Chiffchaffs and 2 Brambling. The three White-fronted Geese were still at Cloughton Pond. Sixteen Whooper Swans flew north at Long Nab. A Red Kite over Peaseland, Thornton-le-Dale, also four Hawfinches were still there. Two Pink-footed Geese, 2 Shelducks at Johnson's Marsh. A peregrine flew over Crossgates.
Tundra Bean and Pink-footed Goose at Wykeham Lakes - Kevin Groocock.
The two Tundra Bean Geese were still with the Greylag Goose flock at Wykeham Lakes, mostly in the field immediately south of the Water Sports Lake. Also there were a single Pink-footed Goose, 2 Shelduck, 10 Teal, Wigeon, 22 Goldeneye, Wigeon, 2 Lbb Gulls, 7 Snipe and 9 Oystercatchers. Two grey Partridge by the A64 opposite Seamer roundabout. A Bittern was found at Potter Brompton Carr (not viewable from Haybridge), also there were 3 Great White Egrets, 2 Little Egrets, 4 Pintail, Green Sandpiper, Cetti's Warbler, and a Lapland Bunting flew west. Lots of Crossbills reported from the May beck area plus Green Woodpecker. At Harwood Dale Lake: 70+ Wigeon, 2 Teal, Cormorant, 2 Oystercatchers. The three White-fronted Geese were still at Cloughton Pond. 60 Pink-footed Geese flew north over Woodlands Ravine. A herd of Whooper Swans over Crossgates early morning, heard but not seen.
Peregrine Castle Cliffs - Kevin Groocock.
Two Tundra Bean Geese were feeding in the goose flock south of Wykeham Lakes mid-afternoon. Up to four Hawfinches were at Thornton-le-Dale, birds being seen around the main car park and also Dog Kennel Lane. Three White-fronted Geese were again at Cloughton Pond. Both Great White and Little Egrets at Brompton Pond. 50 Pink-footed Geese and 3 Eiders flew north at Long Nab. Two Tree Sparrows, 2 Redwing, 2 Nuthatch at Falsgrave Park. A party of 40 Whooper Swans flew north over Fylingdales Moor. A Red Kite by the A170 just east of Thornton-le-Dale. At Seamer Road Mere: Goosander, 2 Goldeneye, 11 Gadwall, 24 Tufted Ducks, Little Grebe, Nuthatch. Two Brambling, 18 Crossbills, 60+ Siskin in Dalby Forest Crosscliffe area. Little Egret, 2 Little Grebes, Stonechat Seamer Tip pool. A Great White Egret at Harwood Dale Lake, also 45 Lapwing.
Wigeon Scalby Mills - Mark Hepples.
Highlights today included a male Hen Harrier at Fylingdales Moor, 36 Whooper Swans resting at Wykeham Lakes, single Lapland and Snow Buntings flying north over Long Nab Bird Observatory, and 3 White-fronted Geese still at Cloughton Pond plus nine at Low Marishes. An Eider was in North Bay. A Chiffchaff was at Harwood Dale Forest. Also at Wykeham Lakes were 15 Pink-footed Geese (30 over), Goosander, 28 Goldeneye, Curlew, and Chiffchaff. 13 Pink-footed Geese at Carr House Farm, Cayton, 40 north over Seamer. North past Long Nab were 10 Whooper Swans, 350 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Gadwall, plus Goosander south. A Redshank at Harwood Dale Lake, 6 Mandarins at Hackness Lake. Three Great White Egrets at Potter Brompton Carr. Also at Low Marishes: 16 Mute Swans, 2 Pink-footed Geese, 4 Curlews.
Redshank Scalby Mills - Mark Hepples.
Pink-footed Geese were on the move northwards; 166 over Wykeham Forest, and 510+ along the coastal strip. Also 25 Whooper Swans north over Wykeham Forest, and 26 north along the coast. Plenty of Goshawk activity seen from Troutsdale, plus four Ravens there. Three White-fronted Geese still at Cloughton Pond. A drake Common Scoter and Barnacle Goose at Wykeham Lakes. Six Herons, 48 Curlews, 31 Oystercatchers, Ringed Plover, 6 Redshank at Gristhorpe Bay. A Chiffchaff in South Bay. The Whimbrel (present since early January) was seen again in Jackson's Bay. Single Mediterranean Gulls at Seamer Road Mere, and North Bay over Burniston Road. A Short-eared Owl flew in off the sea at Cayton Bay late afternoon. Another Short-eared Owl was at Cayton Carrs, also Great White Egret, 2 Little Egrets, and 60 Curlews. 101 Wigeon at Scalby Mills.
Kestrel Red Scar Lane - Stephen Beaver.
The White-fronted Geese were reported as still present with Pink-footed Geese at Low Marishes (no count received). Four Stonechats at Scalby Lodge. Three Shelducks at Johnson's Marsh. Two Shelduck, 9 Teal, 4 Goldeneye, 50 lapwings, 6 Oystercatchers, Lbb Gull at Wykeham Lakes.
Yellowhammer at Cayton Bay - Paul Tozer.
Twelve White-fronted Geese with 300+ Pink-footed Geese at Low Marishes. A Gadwall with the Wigeon at Scalby Mills. A quiet watch at Long Nab; single Kittiwake south, 58 Guillemots and 11 Razorbills flew north. 21 curlews feeding in the stubble there. Stonechat in North Bay by Oasis cafe. Eleven Curlews Scalby Lodge pond. Three White-fronted Geese at Cloughton town Farm pond. At Potter Brompton Carr: Marsh Harrier, Shelduck, Stonechat and Brambling. At Gristhorpe Bay: 208 Curlew, 59 Oystercatchers, Lbb gull.
A Black Redstart was in a garden at East Heslerton. A Crossbill was in Raincliffe Woods. Pink-footed Geese were on the move; 417 north at Long Nab and 250 west over Allerston. Also a male Pintail north past Long Nab. Three Mediterranean Gulls were in South Bay. A Great White Egret was on the River Derwent at West Ayton. A Chiffchaff at Thornton-le-Dale, Barn Owl and Snipe at Thornton Carrs. At Potter Brompton Carr; 2 Pintail, 3 Little and 1 Great White Egret, also Marsh Harrier and Short-eared Owl.
80 Pink-footed Geese flew north along the coast. Four Grey Partridge in fields at Cayton Bay. A Grey Plover flew south at Long Nab. Five Goldeneye, and the male Pochard still at Seamer Road Mere. A Tawny Owl calling in daylight near East Ayton. 2 Shelducks, Goldeneye, 5 Teal, and a Chiffchaff at Wykeham East Lake. 58 Pink-footed Geese east over Allerston. Five Pink-footed Geese north over Stepney Hill with 16 Greylag Geese.
Grey Partridge Cayton Bay - Paul Tozer.
Two Great Northern Divers flew south past Long Nab this morning. Also two Lbb Gulls flew south plus a few Skylarks and Meadow Pipits. A Cetti's Warbler at the south end of Seamer Road Mere, also a Blackcap by the cafe, and wildfowl counts included 13 Gadwall, a male Pochard, 4 Goldeneye, 46 Tufted Ducks, 6 Little Grebes. Two Shelduck along the coast moving from Johnson's Marsh to the Cloughton area.
Common Buzzard Throxenby Mere - Stephen Beaver.