Thursday, 27 April 2023

Thursday 27th April

 Today's highlights included large numbers of Yellow Wagtails on the move; 47 past Long Nab, and 39 past South Cliff. A Short-eared Owl flew north at Long Nab, and corn Bunting flew south. A Common Scoter flew high NE over Crossgates at 12:30pm. Three singing Grasshopper Warblers were still at Long Nab, a Wheatear was in Burniston Bay. A Raven was seen over Oliver's Mount. Four Wheatears were at RAF Fylingdales. A Lesser Whitethroat and 4+ singing Tree Pipits were at Wrench Green. A Common Swift, 7 Whitethroats,  and 8 Sedge Warblers were at North Yorkshire Water Park.  A Willow Tit was in the Newclose Rigg area of Dalby Forest.


Little Ringed Plover, North Yorkshire Water Park - Chris Bell