The day started with 23
Pink-footed Geese flying north at Long Nab at 07.00 and at Folkton Carr there
were 24 Dunlin, a Ruff and an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull but unfortunately
no sign of the Avocet seen yesterday. Also at Long Nab a littoralis Rock Pipit in the field north of the Obs and 2 Eiders
and a Tufted Duck flew south.
On Wykeham South Lake this
morning 6 Whooper Swans, 2 Goldeneye, 9 Oystercatchers, a Stock Dove, a Barn
Owl and a Little Owl and at Scalby Lodge Pond 76 Wigeon and 6 Teal.
Mid afternoon there were 10
Mediterranean Gulls at Holbeck Car Park (7 adults, 2 x 2nd winter
and a 1st winter), a ♂ Pochard was on The Mere and on Flotmanby Carr
4 Grey Herons, a Woodcock and 150 Fieldfares.
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| Bramblings in flight - Wilton Heights - John Harwood |
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| Peregrines - Castle Cliffs - Joe Bamfield |
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| Brambling - Wilton Heights - John Harwood |
