Pink-footed Geese were on the move northwards; 166 over Wykeham Forest, and 510+ along the coastal strip. Also 25 Whooper Swans north over Wykeham Forest, and 26 north along the coast. Plenty of Goshawk activity seen from Troutsdale, plus four Ravens there. Three White-fronted Geese still at Cloughton Pond. A drake Common Scoter and Barnacle Goose at Wykeham Lakes. Six Herons, 48 Curlews, 31 Oystercatchers, Ringed Plover, 6 Redshank at Gristhorpe Bay. A Chiffchaff in South Bay. The Whimbrel (present since early January) was seen again in Jackson's Bay. Single Mediterranean Gulls at Seamer Road Mere, and North Bay over Burniston Road. A Short-eared Owl flew in off the sea at Cayton Bay late afternoon. Another Short-eared Owl was at Cayton Carrs, also Great White Egret, 2 Little Egrets, and 60 Curlews. 101 Wigeon at Scalby Mills.
Kestrel Red Scar Lane - Stephen Beaver.
