The
Woodchat Shrike was again on gorse bushes 100m north-east of Cliff Top House this morning, but was not seen in the afternoon. At Wykeham South Lake the
Ring-necked Duck remained, though was at times elusive, and just one
Black Tern was seen early in the morning. A
Greenshank and 4 Whimbrels were seen there also. Highlights passing Long Nab included a Great Northern Diver in full breeding plumage, a Sanderling, 5 Dunlin, a Turnstone and a
Great Skua. At Burton Riggs there were 2 Common Sandpipers, a Willow Tit, a Reed Warbler and 2 Sedge Warblers, while at Seamer Tip Pool there were 2 Teal and a male Shoveler. Harwood Dale Lake again had the male Goosander, plus a Shelduck, 6 Mandarin, a Common Sandpiper, and a Sedge Warbler singing on the island. A
Hobby flew east over Crossgates and a few Swifts were around the area through the afternoon. A Swift was also seen on Yedmandale Road. At Ravenscar there were 4 Wheatears and a
Ring Ouzel on the cricket pitch.
Full count from Long Nab here:
https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20190509
Sometimes instincts lead birds astray:
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Bullfinch attacking his reflection - Ian Mennell |
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Robin feeding a Blackbird fledgling - Judi Kent Pyrah
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