Thursday 7th April

A Red Kite was over Pickering this morning. Seven Barn Swallows, a Sand Martin, female Common Scoter, two Teal, three Shoveler and seven Goldeneye were at Wykeham Lakes. 25 Tufted Ducks, two Wigeon and a Nuthatch were at Burton Riggs. Approximately 150 Linnets, 100 Fieldfare, 20 Redwing and two Shelduck were in the Metes Lane area, Seamer and a substantial influx of Meadow Pipits was noted on Seamer Tip but were difficult to count under the circumstances.

Photo by Terry Crook.