Friday 26th April

 A Raven, Ring Ouzel, and 4 Stonechats at Saltergate. A female Long-tailed Duck feeding off Marine Drive this morning, also an adult Great Northern Diver, a cream crown Marsh Harrier flew south at sea there this afternoon, plus a Whimbrel north.  Movement past Marine Drive also included 33 Common Scoter, a Puffin, 8 Manx Shearwaters, and a Great Skua. A Sedge Warbler at NY Water Park behind the Zip-line tower. A pair of Little Grebes with 3 recently hatched young at Newlands Dale pond. A Grasshopper Warbler at Pipe Gully, Long Nab, 2 Wheatears nearby. Two Bramblings Wrench Green. A Raven, 2 Redstarts, 4 Tree Pipits, 10 Crossbills Langdale Forest. 

Goldcrest Cloughton - Stephen Beaver

Thursday 25th April

 Migrants at Long Nab included a Woodcock, 3 White Wagtails, 2 Yellow Wagtails. Flying north there were a Great Northern Diver (adult breeding), male Marsh Harrier, and a Whimbrel. The first Swift of the year flew south along South Bay. Lesser Whitethroats at Crook Ness, Johnson's Marsh and Burton Riggs. 

Swallow NY Water Park - Daniel Morley

Wednesday 24th April

 Highlights from seawatching today (Long Nab and Marine Drive): 266 Fulmars,  3 Manx Shearwaters, 2 Pintail, Great Northern Diver, Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, 3 Turnstone. An acredula type Willow Warbler at Long Nab, also 6 White Wagtails, and a Wheatear. A Green Sandpiper at East Lake, NY Water Park, 3 Whitethroats singing along the eastern bank of the Watersports Lake. Potter Brompton Carr had 2 White and a Yellow Wagtail, 26 Teal, Shoveler, and Marsh Harrier. A pair of Mandarins, Willow Tit, and Cetti's Warbler at Burton Riggs. Lesser Whitethroat at Seamer Mead. A Little Egret at Thornton Carrs. Brambling, and 20+ Siskin in Crossgates.

Oystercatcher Marine Drive - Ade Nicholson.

Tuesday 23rd April

 Two White Wagtails, Yellow Wagtail, and Wheatear at Castle Hill. Three Common Scoter in South Bay, and a Mediterranean Gull (2cy) off Marine Drive. Three White Wagtails at Long Nab, where a Ruff and Great Northern Diver flew north. A Common Sandpiper at East Lake, NY Water Park. A Brambling, 20 Siskins at a Crossgates garden feeder. Lesser Whitethroat at Johnson's Marsh. 

Blackcap at Seamer Rd Mere - Gary and Jan Powell. 

Monday 22nd April

 Migrants along the coast included 4 Wheatears, White Wagtail, Whitethroat at South Cliff, Wheatear and 4 White Wagtails at Long Nab, 2 Wheatears at Cayton Bay, and 2 Wheatears at Castle Hill. A Willow Tit in Cornelian Ravine. Ducks were on the move in the rain, past Long Nab were 20 Teal, 4 Wigeon, 7 Eiders, a Tufted Duck, and 54 Common Scoters. A Whimbrel near Crook Ness left north early morning. Two Wheatears, and a Dipper near RAF Fylingdales. Lesser Whitethroats at Seamer tip and Johnson's Marsh. 14 Common Scoter, 3 Shags in South Bay. Broods of 7+1 Greylag Geese at Burton Riggs, also 15 Tufted Ducks. The drake Garganey still at Potter Brompton Carr, also 3 Little Egrets, 2 Marsh Harriers, 3 Snipe, Yellow Wagtail, 70 Sand Martins, 19 Swallows, 5 House Martins. North Yorkshire Water Park saw a Little Ringed Plover fly south, Shelduck, and 110 Sand Martins.

Coot Taylor Way pond - Paul Tozer.

Sunday 21st April

 A Cetti's Warbler again at Burton Riggs along with six Sand Martins and a Garden Warbler. A Lesser Whitethroat near Taylor Way and four Siskin still visiting a Crossgates garden.. Barn Owl above Cayton Bay. A singing Common Whitethroat and two Snipe at Long Nab scrape. Two Manx Shearwater, five Curlew and a Snipe flew north. At Castle Hill this morning: a singing Grasshopper Warbler. and White Wagtail  on the grassland. Two Willow Warbler, 17 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat and Redwing present. At Scampston Park: eight apparently active Heron Nests, three Little Egret, four Nuthatch, four Blackcap and six Chiffchaff. Two Grey Partridges alongside the A170 at Betton Farm, East Ayton. Lingering offshore this evening off Marine Drive were a 2nd calendar year Little Gull, 2nd calendar year Mediterranean Gull, 20 2nd calendar year Common Gull and a Sandwich Tern. 24 Common Scoter and a Red-throated Diver off South Bay. At North Yorkshire Water Park: three broods of Greylag Goslings, 3+4+5, two Teal, one Snipe, two House Martin and a Reed Warbler. Tawny Owl calling on Gordon Street late evening.

Common Buzzard at Johnson's Marsh by Martin Moseley.

Saturday 20th April

 A Lesser Whitethroat at Browns Park, Cayton Bay this morning. 13 Chiffchaff, seven Blackcap and three Willow Warbler at Wykeham and Ruston Millennium Wood. At Potter Brompton Carr from Haybridge this morning: three Little Egret, four Teal, two Shelduck, three Mute Swan, one Marsh Harrier. In the hedgerow and at the feeders there; three Brambling, two Reed Bunting, one Willow Warbler and two Chiffchaff. A Garden Warbler new at Castle Hill and Great Northern Diver in South Bay. Male Common Redstarts were at May Beck and Scar/Castlebeck Woods, also Green Woodpecker present and Raven over at the latter site.

Male Common Redstart at Scar/Castlebeck Woods by Christopher Bell.

Friday 19th April

 A Cetti's Warbler again at Burton Riggs this morning along with the first spring Garden Warbler, Goosander and two Willow Tit. Two White Wagtails at Long Nab and four Manx Shearwater, Great Skua and 11 Sandwich Tern north past there. 110 Sand Martin, 10 House Martin and Swallow at North Yorkshire Water Park Sports Lake. At Potter Brompton Carr (whole site): Pair of Garganey, seven White Wagtail, two Yellow Wagtail, eight Snipe, two Little Egret, Marsh Harrier, 10 Gadwall, seven Shoveler, Shelduck and 65 Goldfinch. A male Common Redstart this morning just south of Spa Bridge and two Shelduck at High Marishes. Four Yellow Wagtail at Potter Brompton Carr from Haybridge this evening.

Yellow Wagtail at Ravenscar by Christopher Bell.

Thursday 18th April

 A Common Crane circled Gristhorpe Bay about a half mile out at sea before moving steadily north. It was then seen from Long Nab moving north through North Bay following the cliff line over Scalby Nab and then continuing north over Long Nab. Six White Wagtails were in fields north of Long Nab Obs and another White Wagtail was at Johnson's Marsh along with five Shelduck, a Teal and an incubating Coot. A Tree Pipit was at Wrench Green and four Goosander flew north past Marine Drive. At Potter Brompton Carr (viewed from Haybridge): three White Wagtail, one Yellow Wagtail, nine House Martin, two Little Egret, Marsh Harrier and four Teal. At North Yorkshire Water Park Water Sports Lake: a calling Greenshank flew in from the east over the lake and continued south. Approximately 60 Sand Martin, 12 House Martin and a Reed Warbler present.  Blackcap pairs were in gardens in Burniston and Stepney. Pair Bullfinch in a Burniston garden with Siskin pairs noted in two gardens there.

Marsh Tit at Dalby Forest by David Hutchinson.

Wednesday 17th April

 A Green Woodpecker at Dalby Bridestones and at Newclose Rigg; Three Common Buzzard, four Tree Pipit, Stonechat, two Willow Tit and two Crossbill. At Dalby Haygate: Green Woodpecker, two Marsh Tit, four Crossbill and 20+ Siskin. A Brambling in a Low Dalby garden. A Reed Warbler, 25 Sand Martins and two each of Swallow and House Martin at North Yorkshire Water Park. At Potter Brompton Carr (viewed from Haybridge): Common Sandpiper, two White Wagtail, Yellow Wagtail, three Little Egret, Shoveler, eight Gadwall and four Teal. Two Lesser Whitethroat at Crook Ness.

Drake Eiders off Marine Drive by Stuart Baines.

Tuesday 16th April

 North past Marine Drive today: Two Shoveler, two Teal, one Tufted Duck, one Eider, one Goldeneye, two Turnstone, 2,108 Kittiwake, two Mediterranean Gull (adult + 2cy, five Lesser Black-backed Gull, seven Sandwich Tern, 356 Fulmar, four Manx Shearwater, 119 Gannet, two Shag, five Red throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver. South past Marine Drive: two Eider, one Velvet Scoter, 34 Common Scoter, a drake Long-tailed Duck, four Sandwich Tern and a Puffin. Offshore were four Eider, 720 Kittiwake, 45 Fulmar, two Red throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver. A Redwing, male Wheatear and two Siskin at Castle headland. Two Manx Shearwater north and four Sandwich Tern south at Long Nab. Six Wheatear in mast field, Ravenscar and three Curlew nearby. Eight Waxwings on Limestone Road, Burniston this afternoon.

Wheatear on Marine Drive by Christopher Bell.

Monday 15th April

A Short-eared Owl at Long Nab scrape this morning. Three Sandwich Terns feeding in North Bay. Highlights from North Yorkshire Water Park: 30+ Sand Martin, 20+ House Martin, 8+ Swallows, 10 Blackcap, Curlew, 30+ Willow Warbler and Reed Warbler. A Raven flew east over Helwath Wood.

Tree Pipit at Harwood Dale by Stephen Hey.

Sunday 14th April

 15 Whooper Swans over RAF Staxton this morning headed towards the coast and were later in Cayton Bay. Two Marsh harriers arrived in off there and flew west towards the Carrs. Cetti's Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat present. A Woodlark flew south west from over Castle Hill. Two Ring Ouzels, eight Wheatear (including one Greenland type) and four pair of Curlew were in the Stoupe Brow area. A Yellow Wagtail and Raven at Ravenscar. Two Tree pipit in Harwood Dale Forest and a male Common Redstart at Scar Wood. A Lesser Whitethroat at side of Morrisons and two Common Whitethroat by the motor cycle track at Seamer Tip. Two Bullfinch, Common Whitethroat and male Blackcap were the highlights at top of Scalby Mills steps. At North Yorkshire Water Park: two Common Scoter, Goldeneye, Reed Warbler, two Swallow, 18 Sand Martin, two House Martin and Willow Tit. Little Ringed Plover on East Lake. A Great Northern Diver in South Bay and a Lesser Whitethroat and male Wheatear were new on the Castle grassland. 11 Swallow and three House Martin flew north there and flying generally south were a Wheatear, three Yellow Wagtail, three White Wagtail, eight Alba Wagtail, a Tree Pipit and 76 Siskin. Five Shelduck and three Common Buzzard at Johnson's Marsh this morning, three House Martin over Crossgates and Little Owl at Hutton Buscel. At Potter Brompton Carr from Haybridge: Marsh Harrier, three Little Egret, pair of Shoveler, Shelduck and two Yellow Wagtail.

Little Owl at Hutton Buscel by Simon Temlett.

Saturday 13th April

 Cetti's Warblers today were at Burton Riggs (2), Seamer Tip Pool (1) and North Yorkshire Water Park (1). Other highlights from the Water Park complex included a Reed Warbler in the north west corner of the Water Sports Lake, two Common Sandpiper, a female Common Scoter, two Shoveler, two Goldeneye, one Teal, 36 Mute Swans across the complex, (34 Water Sports Lake, two East Lake) and two Lesser Black-backed Gulls. A Little Owl again at Great Moor Road, Hutton Buscel. Four Wheatear and three Curlew at Ravenscar and a Wheatear on the rock armour on Marine Drive. A Great Northern Diver at the Outer Harbour this morning. A Yellow Wagtail and Crossbill south at South Cliff and a Tree Pipit, 200 Meadow Pipit north and a Common Whitethroat present. At Potter Brompton Carr from Haybridge today; One Little Egret  Marsh Harrier, redhead Goosander, three Shoveler and two Gadwall. Willow Warblers, Chiffchaff, Blackcaps and hirundines now in abundance. A Yellow Wagtail over Crossgates and six Siskin in a Heron Lane garden, Crossgates. A ringtail Harrier sp. flew west over Cayton Carr at 1830hrs.

Yellowhammer at Hood Lane, Cloughton by Andy Messenger.

Friday 12th April

 A Woodlark flew south at 0825hrs at South Cliff. North past South Cliff were a Tree Pipit, White Wagtail and 129 Meadow Pipits. A Wheatear was on Holbeck Rocks and a Cetti's Warbler was at Burton Riggs. A Common Whitethroat was at the motor cycle track at Seamer Tip. A Wheatear was on the rock armour at Marine Drive. 20 Mute Swans were at the North Yorkshire Water Park complex along with a total of three Goldeneye, four Great crested Grebe and a Sedge Warbler. Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Blackcap now abundant in the recording area. A Short-eared Owl, four Common Buzzard and three Jay moved south over Castle Hill. 18 Black-tailed Godwit and 104 Meadow Pipit generally north there. Three Wheatear, a male Stonechat and a Red-legged partridge on the Castle grassland. A second calendar year Yellow-legged Gull, Sandwich Tern, Shag and Great Northern Diver in South Bay. 

Wren in Peasholm Glen by Martin Moseley.

Thursday 11th April

A female type Black Redstart briefly on the Castle grassland fence line late morning.  South at Castle Hill were two Swallow, one Yellow Wagtail, two White Wagtail briefly on grassland, two Bullfinch, 60 Siskin and a Corn Bunting. A Great Northern Diver in the Harbour. A Cetti's Warbler singing on Cleveland Way clifftop above Cayton Bay200 metres north of the old water works building and a Raven over north. A Lesser Whitethroat singing on lane near to Whitecroft pumping station and three Jays near Ox Pasture. Pair of Peregrine again on Castle headland and two well grown Moorhen chicks at Burton Riggs. A drake Common Scoter, female Goosander, three Goldeneye, 12 Sand Martin and two Mistle Thrush were the highlights at North Yorkshire Water Park Water Sports Lake. Coastal vismig highlights at South Cliff this morning: Tree Pipit, Yellow Wagtail, Brambling, 15 Sand Martin, five Swallow, single House Martin, 159 Linnet, 90 Siskin and 104 Goldfinch all south.  A flock of 58 Pink-footed Geese flew north.

Wednesday 10th April

 A Lesser Whitethroat at Castle Hill this morning, also five Willow Warbler, 20 Chiffchaff, 13 Blackcap, four Goldcrest and a Wheatear. At Potter Brompton Carr today: One Great Egret, four Little Egret, one Marsh Harrier, 15 Gadwall, three Shoveler, 30 Teal, eight Brambling and all three Hirundines. At Dalby Haygate this morning: Red Kite, 15 Chiffchaff, five Willow Warbler, four Blackcap, and two Mistle Thrush. Four Common Buzzard and three Goshawk over the wider forest area. Two Ring Ouzel and two Wheatear at Gristhorpe Bay early morning.

Wheatear, Castle Hill Tops by Ben Ward.

Tuesday 9th April

 An arrival of Willow Warblers across the area. 24 at the Water Sports Lake, North Yorkshire Water Park, eight at Wrench Green and nine at Castle Hill. Also at Castle Hill: Tree Pipit south, female type Ring Ouzel left west from grassland, 15 Blackcap, 23 a (13+ new), one Redwing, five Wheatear and a Brambling. Great Northern Diver again in the Harbour and a minimum of 2,575 Kittiwakes off Marine Drive (1,875) and South Bay/Town (700). Also at North Yorkshire Water Park: Four Teal, two Pochard,30 Chiffchaff, 27 Willow Warbler,12 Blackcap, two Curlew, two Common Sandpiper, four Swallow, six House Martin and two Wheatear. Six Lesser Black-backed Gull and Goldeneye on East Lake. Three Goosander on Predator Lake. A Common Whitethroat at the motor cycle track, Seamer Tip and a Cetti's Warbler, two Pochard and abundant numbers of Willow Warbler and Blackcap at Seamer Tip Pool. Three Common Buzzard over Oliver's Mount, two Yellowhammer in a Ravenscar garden and a Common Redpoll in a Cayton garden. A Little Owl again at Hutton Buscel. Three Mandarin at Hackness Lake. A White Wagtail at the southern watchpoint at Long Nab and a Wheatear behind the Obs. 60 Siskin mid afternoon in Heron Lane and adjacent park, Crossgates. A Siberian Chiffchaff was at the willow clump north side of Castle Hill moving north at base of cliff late afternoon.

Common Redpoll, Cayton, by Paul Tozer.

Monday 8th April

 A Cetti's Warbler singing this morning between the toilets and the White House at Cayton Bay. Blackcaps today at Castle Hill (5), South Cliff (4), Burniston (2) and Peasholm Glen (1). An adult male Hen Harrier flew west along the railway at Potter Brompton Carr and two male Ring Ouzel flew north. On the whole site were Sedge Warbler, Yellow Wagtail, 14 House Martin, 10 Swallow, eight Sand Martin, five Willow Warbler, 22 Brambling, Great Egret, three Little Egret, two Marsh Harrier, 22 Teal, nine Curlew and nine Common Snipe. 24 Golden Plover flew towards Binnington Carr. At South Cliff today; 10 Wheatear (5 Golf Course, 5 Holbeck rock armour), three White Wagtail, (2 Holbeck Rock Armour, 1 Cornelian), three Willow Warbler and 14 Chiffchaff. A Short-eared Owl, two Grey Partridge, three Common Snipe, three Purple Sandpiper and two Common Scoter were at Cornelian. Siskins continued to move widely with 30 in Crossgates. Approximately 25 Sand Martins were at Jackson's Bay. A Whimbrel flew north at Castle Hill this morning and two House Martin and 52 Siskin flew south. New birds in were six Wheatear, one Yellow Wagtail and a White Wagtail. The Great Northern Diver was in the harbour and 1,800 Kittiwake were in South Bay along with a Common Scoter. A Mediterranean Gull was heard. Swallows and Sand Martins were widespread in small numbers. Four Curlew and 12 Meadow Pipit at Stoupe Brow. 2 Shelduck and 15 Common Scoter flew south past Long Nab. Two Sparrowhawks over Dean Road. Apparently active nests at the following Rookeries noted this afternoon: Harwood Dale (62), Hackness (34), Lindhead/ Ripley's Road (13) and Suffield (8). Dipper on the  river at Hackness. At North Yorkshire Water Park: Female Common Scoter, four Goldeneye and a Common Snipe on East Lake. A Goldeneye and a pair of Goosander on the Water Sports Lake. 12 singing Willow Warblers at the complex.

Sand Martin, Jackson's Bay by Phil Bennet.

Sunday 7th April

 At Potter Brompton Carr this morning: five Little Egret, two Marsh Harrier, one Sparrowhawk, one Mute Swan, two Canada Geese, two Greylag Geese, nine Teal, six Mallard and nine Lapwing. Swallows and Sand Martins moving through generally. Three Whooper Swan and Kingfisher at Low Marishes. Cetti's Warbler again at Burton Riggs and two Willow Warblers at Taylor Way.14 Tufted Duck, two Shoveler and six Gadwall at Seamer Tip Pool. A Red Kite was over Fields Farm, Long Nab. Two female type Common Scoter, a drake Goosander, two Goldeneye, 50+ Sand Martin, six Swallow and a House Martin at the Water Sports |Lake, North Yorkshire Water Park. A Sedge Warbler in scrub southwest of Oasis Café, 11 Sand Martin and five Swallow over North Bay and three Swallow at Sea Life Centre. Redwing and six Goldcrest on Castle Hill. A Peregrine with Water Rail prey on Castle headland. A Tawny Owl calling Stepney Road evening time.

Sparrowhawk, Old Scalby Road by Ray Maddison.

Saturday 6th April

 A Black Redstart again today at Gibson's Court, Queens Parade. 30 plus Redwing briefly in a Burniston garden and a dead Golden Plover outside the Grand Hotel.. Four Lesser Black-backed Gull, four Great crested Grebe, three Goldeneye and five Chiffchaff at East Lake, North Yorkshire Water Park.  Two singing Willow Warbler, Green Woodpecker, and three Blackcap at Sand Dale, Dalby. A female Ring Ouzel along the under cliffs at South Cliff flew NW. Highlights south through South Cliff; two Yellow Wagtail, two House Martin, 11 Swallow (2N), 179 Siskin and 234 Linnet. A Wheatear on the golf course and two Willow Warbler at Holbeck. Two Swallow south over the Castle. Also two male Wheatear, two Yellow Wagtail on Castle Tops (English Heritage site) and two Sand Martin south over Marine Drive. Two Swallow, one Sand Martin and 15 Siskin at Heron Lane, Crossgates. A male Wheatear at Scalby Nab and Willow Warbler at Scalby Beck. 14 Sand Martin were around Jackson's Bay and four Swallow flew south. Apparently active nests at the following Rookeries this morning: Merry Leas (139), Spital roadside and roundabout (42), Flixton (43), Folkton (29), Seamer (33), Hutton Buscel (32), Yedingham (35 and 40), Brompton (8), Crossgates (9) and East Ayton (27, 26 and 17). A Merlin was near Burniston.

Grey Heron by Daniel Morley.

Friday 5th April

 A Black Redstart along Queens Parade, North Bay today, first seen this morning, plus again this afternoon. An Eider and White Wagtail flew south at Long Nab this morning. Five Sand Martins around Cromer Point. Two Swallows at Hood Lane, Cloughton. Siskins and Bramblings continue to feature at feeders. 

Bramblings in a Scarborough garden - Ray Maddison

Thursday 4th April

 Two Ravens flew south over town, one over Morrisons not long afterwards. A Red Kite flew south inland of Long Nab, then high over Castle Hill. Two Willow Warblers, 3 Blackcaps, 4 Goldcrests at Castle Hill. 100+ Curlews at Cayton Carrs, plus 2 Little Egrets. Two Red Kites at Scampston. Two Corn Buntings south of Yedingham. Four Gadwall Seamer Rd Mere. At Potter Brompton Carr; 4 Little Egrets, 2 Shoveler, 46 Teal, 8 Curlew, 2 Marsh Harriers, 2 Lbb Gulls, a Willow Warbler and 4 Brambling. A Wheatear at RAF Fylingdales, also 2 Red Grouse. The first House Martin of the year at North Yorkshire Water Park, also 6 Whooper Swans, Goosander, 7 Goldeneye, Swallow, 86 Sand Martins, and the Red-throated Diver. 60 Siskins in Crossgates. 4 Shags off Marine Drive.  A pair of Coot with chicks at Seamer Rd Mere.

Stonechat Jugger Howe Moor - Stephen Beaver. 

Wednesday 3rd April

 A Long-eared Owl was seen briefly at Castle Hill this morning, but could not be relocated. Other migrants there were a Woodcock, Willow Warbler, 4 Blackcaps, 2 Redwing, and 2 Brambling. The Great Northern Diver, and Dunlin still at the harbour. 21 Fieldfares grounded in the rain at Long Nab. An adult Little Gull at North Yorkshire Water Park, on the Water Sports Lake and later East Lake. Also there Red-throated Diver, 6 Whooper Swans (East Lake), 7 Goldeneye, a drake Goosander, Redshank (over), 2 Swallows, 12 Sand Martins. A Cetti's Warbler, Willow Warbler and 4 Siskins at Burton Riggs. A Red Kite flew west from Scalby late afternoon. 

Little Gull NY Water Park - Nick Addey.

Tuesday 2nd April

 An Osprey north up the coast at midday, first seen at South Bay, it flew over Castle Hill, Peasholm and Long Nab. A Sandwich Tern flew north at Long Nab. A Green Woodpecker, Willow Warbler, 3 Blackcaps, 73 active Rook nests at Ganton golf course. Five singing Blackcaps along South Cliff. A Marsh Harrier flew over Crossgates late afternoon. 50 Brambling, Swallow and Willow Warbler at the old Wykeham Forest nursery area. Cetti's Warbler and Willow Tit at NY Water Park.

Dunlin at the harbour yesterday - Chris Bell

Monday 1st April

 A few grounded migrants at Castle Hill included a Black Redstart, 9 Goldcrests, 2 Ring Ouzels, 3 Blackcap, 16 Chiffchaffs, 2 Redwing, a Fieldfare, and 2 Woodcock. A Ring-necked Parakeet flew south. 23 Redwing and a pair of Stonechat Cloughton Wyke. A pair of Shelduck still present, ranging between Cloughton and Johnson's Marsh. The Great Northern Diver, 2 Common Scoter in South Bay. 1950 Kittiwakes around the town/cliffs. A scattering of Brambling reported from garden feeders. A Goldeneye and 22 Common Scoter flew north at Long Nab. A Green Woodpecker over Scholes Park Road, plus one at Castlebeck Wood. Dunlin at the harbour. At North Yorkshire Water Park: Cetti's Warbler, 6 Blackcaps, Willow Warbler, 12 Sand Martins, 2 Swallows, Goosander and Red-throated Diver still. At Potter Brompton Carr; 10 Shoveler, 6 Little Egrets, Barn Owl, 11 Brambling.

Ring Ouzel Castle Hill - Ben Ward.

Sunday 31st March

 A Little Ringed Plover at East Lake, NY Water Park, also a Shelduck and 8 Sand Martins. 30 Chiffchaffs around the site. Some duck movement along the coast included 20 Eiders, 4 Long-tailed Ducks (1s Marine Drive, 2N and 1S Long Nab). A Common Sandpiper flew north over the Castle Headland, White Wagtail south. 1700 Kittiwakes present now. The Great Northern Diver in South Bay. A few extra Blackcaps in today; Seamer Road Mere, Troutsdale, Potter Brompton, Burton Riggs (3). At Potter Brompton Carr; Swallow, Sand Martin, Green Sandpiper, Red Kite, Great White Egret, 8 Little Egrets, Snipe, 11 Curlew, 9 Shoveler, 4 Wigeon, 44 Teal, 8 Brambling. Green Woodpecker Ganton Golf Course. 86 Golden Plover Binnington Carr. A Red Kite SE over Thornton-le-Dale late afternoon. 380 Brambling, 50 Yellowhammers, 60 Linnets in fields just south of  Wykeham Forest Raptor Viewpoint.

Chiffchaff North Yorkshire Water Park - Chris Bell 

Saturday 30th March

 The Great Northern Diver still at the harbour, a 2cy Mediterranean Gull, 1000+ Kittiwakes in South Bay. A Blackcap in North Bay, and female Wheatear at Castle Cliffs (left west). A Red Kite over Woodlands Drive mid-morning. Goshawk west over Crossgates. Three Common Snipe Long Nab. Five Goshawks, 4 Crossbills Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint. South through South Cliff: 181 chaffinch, 2 Brambling, 168 Linnets, 274 Siskin. Also Sand Martin flew north. 

Great Northern Diver at the harbour - Malcolm Gladman

Friday 29th March

 A Mealy Redpoll was at a feeder in Cloughton, also a Brambling there. Siskins again reported widespread at feeders in the district, including c50 at Stepney Road. Good numbers of finches moving south at Long Nab, totals here . A Red Kite flew south at Long Nab. A singing Cetti's Warbler at Burton Riggs plus 15 Tufted Ducks. At North Yorkshire Water Park; a Red Kite, 4 Brambling at Long Causeway, and 4 Goldeneye, 4 Lbb Gulls at East Lake, plus14 Chiffchaffs around the area. 200+ Brambling at the old nursery area, Wykeham Forest. A pair of Shoveler and 7 Gadwall Seamer tip pool. A Blackcap at Scalby Beck. 

Little Owl today - Simon Temlett. 

Thursday 28th March

 An Osprey was seen flying low over Troutsdale at 9am. A Marsh Harrier and two Crossbills south at Castle Hill. A Woodcock, 4 Goldcrests, 12 Redwing, 2 Siskin grounded by the rain there. A male Wheatear at Long Nab. Green Woodpecker at Helwath Beck, also one at Ganton Golf Course. Four Fieldfare flew SW over Jugger Howe Moor. Great Northern Diver in South Bay. At Long Causeway; 4 Brambling, 2 Jays. Potter Brompton Carr held 9 Shoveler, 6 Shelduck, 5 Gadwall, 75 Teal, Marsh Harrier, 7 Curlew, 5 Snipe, 7 Little Egrets, 2 Brambling. 25 Golden Plover Binnington Carr. Two Willow Tits in Sand Dale, Dalby Forest.

Male Brambling Long Causeway Road - Chris Bell.

Wednesday 27th March

 A Lapland Bunting flew south over Castle Hill, 2 Common Scoter, 3 Mediterranean Gulls (2cy) in South Bay, Great Northern Diver in the harbour. A Red-legged Partridge at Castle Hill was unusual. 860 Kittiwakes off Marine Drive/South Bay/town. At Potter Brompton Carr; 10 Curlew, 22 Wigeon, 31 Teal, 3 Shelduck, 3 Lbb Gulls. A Dark-bellied Brent Goose flew north at Long Nab, good numbers of finches south early morning including 316 Siskin. A Common Sandpiper in Burniston Bay. 100 Siskin in Crossgates. At North Yorkshire Water Park; 15 Goldeneye, 12 Oystercatchers, 2 Sand Martins, and a White Wagtail. 

Common Buzzard Wykeham Forest - Stephen Beaver. 

Tuesday 26th March

The first Sand Martins were recorded today; three at North Yorkshire Water Park this afternoon, also a big influx of Kittiwakes today; 1835 off Marine Drive/South Bay. The Great Northern Diver was in the harbour, and a Mediterranean Gull (2cy) in South Bay. Two adult Mediterranean Gulls off Scalby Ness. The Red-throated Diver was still at NY Water Park, also 7 Goldeneye, Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaffs. Two Brambling in a Cayton garden. The Great White Egret still at Potter Brompton Carr, also 6 Little Egrets, 6 Shoveler, 2 Shelduck, 15 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 3 Curlews. A White Wagtail flew south at Long Nab, a Woodcock in the ringing plantation. Male Wheatears at Jugger Howe Moor and Cromer Point. Six Stonechat territories between Hundale Point and Cromer Point. 500 Brambling at Wykeham Forest.

Wheatear Jugger Howe Moor - Stephen Beaver. 

Monday 25th March

 The Mealy Redpoll again briefly today at Heron Lane, Crossgates. Three Whooper Swans at Low Marishes. Two Pintail flew north at Long Nab. A drake Eider south past Marine Drive, a Common Scoter, 285 Kittiwakes, Great Northern and a Red-throated Diver, 2 Shags in South Bay. Two Tree Sparrows flew south over Castle Hill. 28 Golden Plover at Binnington Carr. At Potter Brompton Carr: Great White Egret, 5 Little Egrets, 86 Teal, 24 Wigeon, Shoveler, 6 Shelduck, 2 Gadwall, Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl, Snipe, 6 Oystercatchers, 27 singing Skylarks, 21 Chiffchaff, 60 Tree Sparrows, 2 Crossbills, 2 Brambling.

Gadwall Seamer tip pool - Stephen Beaver

Sunday 24th March

 A Mealy Redpoll at Heron Lane, Crossgates. A female Goosander at Seamer tip pool. The Great Northern Diver, and three Common Scoter (2 males) at North Yorkshire Water Park. Observers report low numbers of Siskins in gardens last couple of days, after above average numbers previous two weeks. Two Shelduck still at Johnson's Marsh. 

Female Goosander Seamer tip pool - Mark Hepples. 

Saturday 23rd March

 North past Castle Hill were 2 Whooper Swans, 234 Meadow Pipits, Yellowhammer, and a Lapland Bunting. 480 Kittiwakes offshore (310 marine Drive, 170 South Bay). A drake Red-breasted Merganser flew south past Marine Drive. Two Little Egrets at Yedingham. Three Common Scoters (1m, 2 fem) at North Yorkshire Water Park. Great Northern diver in the harbour.

Imm Peregrine Castle Cliffs - Joe Bamfield

Friday 22nd March

 The Red-necked Grebe continues to entertain at Burton Riggs, also a drake Mandarin, 35 Fieldfare (NW), and a Blackcap there. Highlights past Long Nab on this morning's watch included 2 Waxwings, 426 Starlings south, 271 Meadow Pipits (mostly NW), a Short-eared Owl west, and a drake Goosander NW. Great Northern Diver in South Bay, 445 Kittiwakes (260 South Bay, 185 off Marine Drive), 2cy Mediterranean Gull off Marine Drive, 10 Rock Pipits around the headland. Good numbers of Chiffchaffs again along the coast; 9 Castle Hill, 8 around Scalby Nab/beck, 13 North Bay, and 11 at Long Nab. 16 Goldcrests Castle Hill to Scalby Nab. Also 2 White Wagtails, 48 Wigeon, Golden Plover, 17 Redshank at Scalby Mills. Two Common Buzzards flew south over North Bay. A Dunlin at the harbour. 

Skylark Jugger Howe Moor - Stephen Beaver

Thursday 21st March

 The Red-necked Grebe remains at Burton Riggs. 100 Siskin at Crossgates. Brambling along Long Causeway Road. A drake Common Scoter at nearby North Yorkshire Water Park (Water Sports Lake), also 21 Mute Swans and 14 Goldeneye. 270 Kittiwakes, Shag, and Great Northern Diver in South Bay. Six Goldcrests at Castle Hill. Five Oystercatchers at Seamer Tip pool. A Common Scoter flock heard over Middle Deepdale at 23.20 hrs.

Siskin Long Causeway Road, Wykeham - Paul Tozer. 

Wednesday 20th March

 The Red-necked Grebe remains at Burton Riggs, also a Little Grebe (on nest), and 43 Carrion Crows. The Great Northern Diver and Mediterranean Gull (2cy) in South Bay. Kittiwakes have increased to 523 (359 Marine Drive, 164 South Bay) and are now visiting ledges at Castle Cliffs. 10 Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap, 22 Redwing, 20+ Meadow Pipits, Brambling at the Castle Headland. A Purple Sandpiper flew north past Marine Drive. Two Shelduck flew west at NY Water Park, 5 Lbb Gulls there. Little Owl Hutton Buscel. Barnacle Goose at Salt Pans Lane, Cloughton. At Potter Brompton Carr: 2 Dunlin, 3 Curlew, 3 Oystercatchers, 40 Wigeon, 36 Teal, 6 Little Egrets, 8 Pied Wagtail. 20 Wigeon, 2 Snipe Harwood Dale Lake. Two flocks of Common Scoters heard over Eastfield between 22.45 and 23.15. Four Shore-eared Owls Flixton/Folkton Carrs.

Barnacle Goose Cloughton - Ray Maddison. 

Tuesday 19th March

 The Red-necked Grebe still at Burton Riggs. A Goldeneye at Seamer Road Mere. Highlights past Long Nab this morning; Egyptian Goose (+ past South Cliff), 31 Whooper Swans, 99 Pink-footed Geese, Red Kite (+ past Scalby Mills/South Bay), White Wagtail, and Corn Bunting. South past South Cliff included 162 Chaffinch, 117 Siskin, Brambling, and 3 Crossbills. Two 2cy Mediterranean Gulls, Great Northern Diver 39 Kittiwakes in South Bay. At North Yorkshire Water Park; Great Northern Diver, fem Pintail, 12 Chiffchaffs. Two pairs of Curlew south of Ravenscar. A sizeable gull roost off Jackson's Bay/North Bay this eve; 3,560 Herring Gulls, 13 Lbb and 40 Gbb Gulls. Drake Goosander North Bay. 60 Pink-footed Geese NW over Dalby Forest early morning. Two adult and a 2cy Peregrine Castle Cliffs today.

Female Brambling Cayton - Paul Tozer. 

Monday 18th March

 A female Black Redstart seen briefly behind Marine Drive wall, then flew south, 152 Kittiwakes offshore there. Two Ravens flew south over Castle Road, and a Crossbill south at Castle Hill. 122 Kittiwakes rafting in South Bay.  The Red-necked Grebe still at Burton Riggs. Two Wheatears arrived today; Holbeck landslip, and Scalby Lodge fields. Many Chiffchaffs around, 18 at Long Nab was a good influx there. A Short-eared Owl flew south offshore at Long Nab mid-morning. The Great Northern Diver was in the harbour. At North Yorkshire Water Park the Great Northern and Red-throated Divers were still on the Water Sports Lake, an Avocet resting at East Lake. Also there were 24 Goldeneye, Shoveler and a Redshank. A Red Kite flew south through South Cliff, also 123 Siskins south. Four Whooper Swans, 4 Shelduck, 2 Pink-footed Geese, a White Wagtail at Cayton Carrs. 

Bramblings Wykeham Forest - Rich Baines.

Sunday 17th March

 The Great Northern Diver was still on the Water Sports Lake, NY Water Park. A Shelduck at Salt Pans Rd, Cloughton. Lesser Redpoll in the Siskin flock in Crossgates. The Red-necked Grebe still at Burton Riggs. Five Goldcrests at both Long Nab and Castle Hill, 40 Blackbirds, 5 Chiffchaffs at the latter site. The Great Northern Diver at the harbour. 54 Kittiwakes visited nest sites at The Grand Hotel and Spa Bridge. 31 Whooper Swans, 4 Chiffchaffs Thornton Carrs. Little Owl at East Heslerton. 

Siskin Barrowcliffe - Martin Moseley.

Saturday 16th March

 A Great Northern Diver was a new arrival at North Yorkshire Water Park. The last few days of Chiffchaff arrivals means they are now widespread in the district. The Red-necked Grebe again ar Burton Riggs. A Water Rail, pair of Gadwall a singing Blackcap at Burton Riggs. 100+ Kittiwakes raftin off Marine Drive, 79 in South Bay. The Great Northern Diver at the harbour, a 2cy Mediterranean Gull in South Bay, and 8 Rock Pipits (harbour/Castle Cliffs). 50 Fulmars at Castle Cliffs. Three Brambling at Long Causeway Road. Numerous Goshawk sightings and 2 Willow Tits at Wykeham Forest Raptor Viewpoint. 300+ Brambling, 30 Yellowhammers Wykeham Forest. Six Shags around the Castle Headland.

Long-tailed Tit Seamer tip pool - Mark Hepples.

Friday 15th March

 At Burton Riggs today; drake Common Scoter, Red-necked Grebe and Little Gull (3cy).  At North Yorkshire Water Park; 3 Pochard, and 4 Chiffchaffs. The Avocet was again at Johnson's Marsh this morning but could not be found from late morning. A Velvet Scoter on the sea off Marine Drive late afternoon, Great Northern Diver at the harbour, 20 Kittiwakes and 5 Chiffchaffs, 2 Goldcrests around the headland. Two Russian White-fronted Geese in fields below Seamer tip pool. The Ring-necked Parakeet again on feeders in a Bickley garden this afternoon. At Potter Brompton Carr: Whooper Swan, 90 Wigeon, 60 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 8 Gadwall, 2 Shelduck, Goosander (over), Red Kite (flew south), Marsh Harrier, 2 Great White Egrets, 8 Little Egrets, 3 Chiffchaffs, 60 Chaffinches, 15 Brambling, 80 Linnets, 6 Siskin, 57 Fieldfare (flew west). 20+ Golden Plover Binnington Carr. 200 Siskin and a Brambling in Crossgates gardens. Two Dunlin, 4 Teal on pools at Cloughton, plus 3 Chiffchaffs. 31 Whooper Swans, 2 Curlews Thornton Carrs. Adult Lbb Gull back on roofs at Dean Road. 

Common Scoter Burton Riggs - David Hutchinson. 

Thursday 14th March

 A good influx of Chiffchaffs today; 6 at Long Nab, 3 at Castle Hill and Dalby Forest, 2 at Burton Riggs, and singles in Cayton, Seamer Tip, Snainton, and at Low Marishes. An Avocet flew NW at Long Nab this morning, and presumably the same was seen at Johnson's Marsh mid-afternoon before leaving south. Also past Long Nab were 2 Ravens, a Red Kite, adult Mediterranean Gull, 84 Chaffinches (south), and 179 Meadow Pipits (north). A Ring-necked Parakeet was in a garden at Bickley. Four Willow Tits in Forge Valley, where a breeding pair of Marsh Tits were observed. The Red-necked Grebe, and 2 Russian White-fronted Geese still at Burton Riggs. The Great Northern Diver was in South Bay. At Cayton/Folkton Carr; 2 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Dunlin, 22 Curlew, 3 Little Egrets. At Low Marishes; 200 Pink-footed Geese, 4 Shoveler, 24 Wigeon, 16 Teal, 40 Fieldfare, and 160 Redwing. 100 Siskins at Heron Lane, Crossgates. Shelduck Star Carr. 

Chiffchaff Cayton - Paul Tozer. 

Wednesday 13th March

 The Red-necked Grebe was still at Burton Riggs. 28 Pink-footed Geese flew north at Long Nab, 72 Chaffinches flew south. Two Chiffchaffs and 4 Goldcrests at Castle Hill. The Great Northern Diver still at the harbour. Two Red Kites in the Wykeham Forest area plus one at Thorn Park Farm, Hackness. At North Yorkshire Water Park; 2 Teal, 16 Goldeneye, 10 Great Crested Grebes, 2 Lbb Gulls, 2 Chiffchaffs. Four Lbb Gulls also in South Bay and 3 flew past Long Nab. 39 Fieldfare NW at Scalby Beck.

Red-necked Grebe Burton Riggs - Gary & Jan Powell. 

Tuesday 12th March

 A change in the wind direction got a few passerines moving past Long Nab early morning, the best an early White Wagtail which flew south. The Great Northern Diver still at the harbour, 2 Chiffchaffs at the Castle Headland. Four Manderins on the River Derwent near the Everley. At Burton Riggs the Red-necked Grebe and two Russian White-fronted Geese were still present. 50 Redwing, 6 Gadwall at North Yorkshire Water Park. A drake Pintail was with 233 Wigeon off Scalby Ness. A wildfowl count at Seamer Road Mere gave totals of 18 Mute Swans, 4 Gadwall, 4 Goldeneye, 38 Tufted Duck, 50 Moorhen, 9 Coot (one active nest).

Goldcrest Burton Riggs - Craig Collins. 

Monday 11th March

 The Red-necked Grebe was still at Burton Riggs, also a Chiffchaff and Willow Tit there. A Snow Bunting flew north over Castle Hill, and Raven south. A Nuthatch in the tit flock and a Chiffchaff there. Two Pink-footed Geese still at Cayton Carrs. The Great Northern Diver at the harbour, 63 Kittiwakes rafting off Marine Drive. A Brambling in a Cayton garden. Chiffchaff Seamer Rd Mere. At North Yorkshire Water Park: 25 Teal, 24 Goldeneye, 2 Goosanders, 10 Great Crested Grebes, 6 Coot, Red-throated Diver, 27 Cormorants, 4 Oystercatchers, Snipe, 6 Marsh Tit, 15 Redwing, 70 Siskin. Goosander still at Peasholm Park.

Red-necked Grebe - Andy Hood.

Sunday 10th March

 The Red-necked Grebe remains at Burton Riggs, still present at dusk. Shelduck, 61 Wigeon, 2 Mandarin, 2 Goosanders, 80 Lapwing at Harwood Dale Lake. Potter Brompton Carr held 2 Great White Egrets, 8 Little Egrets, 107 Wigeon, 52 Teal, 44 Mallard, 6 Gadwall, Marsh Harrier, 4 Dunlin, 55 Lapwing, 27 Brambling. A Shelduck at Seamer tip pool. Four Purple Sandpipers roosting on the lighthouse steps (harbour) at high tide. The Great Northern Diver still at the harbour. Adult Mediterranean Gull in South Bay. 

Russian White-fronted Goose Burton Riggs yesterday - Paul Tozer. 

Saturday 9th March

 The Red-necked Grebe and 2 Russian White-fronted Geese remained at Burton Riggs. Four more Russian White-fronted Geese left south from Cromer Point pond this morning. Lots of Siskin around at the moment; 110 at Heron Lane, Crossgates, 45 Peasholm Park, and 36 at Dean Road Cemetary. The drake Goosander again at Peasholm Park, plus a Lbb Gull. A Little Gull (2cy) flew south past Long Nab with a flock of Black-headed Gulls. A Waxwing left St Mary's Church SW with 11 Starling early morning. The Great Northern Diver again around the harbour. Two Kittiwakes South Bay. 

Red-necked Grebe Burton Riggs NR - Chris Bell 

Friday 8th March

 A Red-necked Grebe in breeding plumage spent the day on the small lake at Burton Riggs. Also there 2 Russian White-fronted Geese, a Willow Tit, and 2 Chiffchaffs. Five Goshawks reported from the Wykeham forest Raptor Viewpoint, 40 Crossbills nearby, and 400+ Brambling at Wykeham old nursery area.  A Barnacle Goose with 7 Greylags in fields at Long Nab. The Great Northern Diver around the harbour, 5 Kittiwakes in South Bay.  Seven Little Egrets at Yedingham. 12 Brambling, 8 Crossbills, 30 Siskin at Ellerburn. 

Red-necked Grebe at Burton Riggs - Stephen Beaver.