Wednesday 23 October 2024

Wednesday 23rd October

 Two ringtail Hen Harriers arrived from the east at Long Nab this morning, both leaving to the south. Also past were 11 Whooper Swans, 1100 Pink-footed Geese, plus a Twite flew north along the cliffs. A Great White Egret and 8 Whooper Swans at Cayton Carrs near Folkton Water Treatment plant. 180 Pink-footed Geese SW over Burton Riggs, and 104 NE over Allerston. A further 300 later flew over Scalby Nab. Five Fieldfare and 12 Redwing were on fields near to North Yorkshire Water Park entrance and a further 30 Pink-footed Geese flew south there. A Woodcock flew in off the sea at Scalby Mills, where Wigeon had increased to 52, and an increase in Blackbirds was observed. An adult Mediterranean Gull in South Bay.


Hen Harrier at Long Nab - Nick Addey.

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