The
highlight for many was the pelagic trip out of Scarborough Harbour although we
didn’t have any surprises it is always nice to be on the sea getting some nice
close views of sea birds in their element. The species seen included Herring,
Great and Lesser Black-backed and Black-headed Gulls, Kittiwake, Common Tern,
Razorbill, Guillemot, Puffin, Fulmar, Cormorant, Kestrel, Peregrine and a Red
Admiral butterfly!!!
On
the mainland there was an early morning sighting of an Osprey with a trout at
approximately 06.30 at Sutherbuff Rigg, Dalby Forest then it or another went south
at Long Nab at 15.15 and was seen finally today flying around Wykeham Lakes at
20.06.
A
♂ Honey Buzzard was seen briefly at
13.35 at Wykeham Raptor View Point along with 6 Common Buzzards and 2 Goshawks
during the early afternoon, the fourth consecutive day with records of this
species. Also today 9 Mandarins at Harwood Dale Lake and 295 Swifts flew south
at Long Nab.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
It
has been brought to our attention that people have been walking around Wykeham
South Lake gaining access from the viewpoint. Birdwatchers are being blamed for
these intrusions on private property with the threat that the screen will be
removed. If anyone sees anything in relation to this matter then please let us
know by contacting me on bluechaffinch@btopenworld.com or by
contacting Nick Addey.
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| (clockwise) Razorbill, Guillemot, Puffin, Fulmar - Pelagic Trip - Chris Bell |
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