Last night 3
Nightjars were heard churring, and there were at least 7
Woodcock, between the Great Moor Road and the Wykeham raptor viewpoint. A male
Honey Buzzard was spotted flying south-west over Harwood Dale Moor this morning. A survey of square SE9797 in Harwood Dale Forest turned up 4 Tree Pipits, 12 Willow Warblers, 7 Blackcaps, 6 Whitethroats, 2 Linnets and a Garden Warbler. Highlights from Long Nab included 2 Whimbrel flying north and 144 Sandwich Terns flying south. 8 Herons were present at Johnson's Marsh, and a
Turtle Dove was seen near the cricket pitch in Flixton. Opposite Fen Bog there were 3 male and 1 female
Whinchat, a Corn Bunting, 3 Buzzards, and a pair of both Pied and Grey Wagtails. At least 4 Reed Warblers were heard singing at Seamer Tip Pool this evening, while only 3 Tufted Duck remained at Seamer Road Mere. Along the road between Malton Coates Farm and Givendale Head there were 4
Yellow Wagtails, 2 Turtle Doves and 3 Garden Warblers.
Full count from Long Nab here:
https://www.trektellen.nl/count/view/1074/20190515
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| Reed Warbler at Seamer Tip Pool - Melanie Pearl |
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| Barn Owl with breakfast (Field Vole) - Terry Hobson |
