The first Wheatear of spring today, a male near Eller Beck, Fylingdales Moor. At the eastern edge of the moors a 2 mile loop following the Stoupe Brow Trail revealed 25+ Meadow Pipit territories and three Stonechat territories. 50+ Kittiwakes were back on Spa Bridge and 100+ on Castle Cliffs. Two Little Ringed Plovers, a Great White Egret, 2 Shelduck, 18 Goldeneye, and 9 Teal at Wykeham East Lake. A Common Buzzard flew north along the coast from town. A Willow Tit and 2 displaying Grey Wagtails at Staindale Lake, Dalby Forest. Flocks of Common Scoters were heard over Peasholm and Burniston overnight. A Water Rail at Potter Brompton Carr.
Skylark at Fylingdales Moor - Stephen Beaver.
