Tuesday 23rd April

3 Black-tailed and one Bar-tailed Godwits flew south past Long Nab this morning, and a Red Kite flew north. At Castle Hill there were 23 Blackcaps, 3 Willow Warblers, 6 Chiffchaffs, a Wheatear, a Goldcrest and 2 Red-legged Partridge. A Greenshank was at Harwood Dale Lake, a Mediterranean Gull was calling over Seamer Tip main pool, and a Red Kite was spotted west of the Snainton to Yedingham road. A Firecrest was seen/heard throughout the day at Ravenscar, in conifers just north-west of the tea room. The Cetti's Warbler remained at Potter Brompton Carr, plus 2 Reed Warblers, 4 Sedge Warblers, a Wigeon, a Snipe and 16 Curlew. 2 Bar-tailed Godwits and a Ringed Plover were at Jackson's Bay, a Wood Sandpiper was at Johnson's Marsh, and a Water Rail was at the Open Air Theatre.

Full count from Long Nab here: https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20190423

Little Owl - Rose Habberley

Little Ringed Plover - Terry Hobson