Wednesday 25th August

A Short-eared Owl flew in off the sea early this morning, and a Sooty Shearwater flew north past Long Nab (and a Minke Whale south - not flying of course). 2 Black Redstarts were seen on the roof of the hospital. This afternoon 2 Curlews flew over Crossgates, while 3 Curlews, 4 Herons, 3 Cormorants, 20+ Oystercatchers and a Kestrel were present at Long Nab. At Wykeham East Lake there were 4 Wigeon, a Shelduck, 2 Teal, a Ringed Plover, 8 Dunlin and a Common Sandpiper.