A small influx of drift migrants in the south-east winds. Two Pied Flycatchers and a Redstart were at Ravenscar. Three Whinchats at Cloughton Wyke plus a further 3 at Long Nab plus a Wheatear. A Redstart and 2 Spotted Flycatchers at Harland Wood. A Ruff was on the rocks in Burniston Bay. A first-winter Caspian Gull on South Bay beach, possibly a second bird seen later at Holbeck. Two Marsh Harriers, Peregrine and 2 Great White Egrets at Potter Brompton Carr. Two Kingfishers at Throxenby Mere. A Great White Egret at Seamer Road Mere. Four Common Sandpipers and a Purple Sandpiper in South Bay. A Great Crested Grebe on the sea off Long Nab, 22 Curlews in the stubble fields and a Whimbrel flew north. Two Goshawks in the Ellerburn valley. Red-throated Diver off Marine Drive.
