A fairly quiet day with the highlight being a Green Woodpecker at Wykeham South Lake, a generally scarce species within the area.
Elsewhere a Red-throated Diver was off Scalby Mills, 2 Bar-tailed Godwit were in Jackson's Bay and 130 Fieldfare were in Thornton-le-Dale and a Willow Warbler was at Burton Riggs.
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Monday 7th April 2014
Grounded along the coast between Long Nab and South Cliff were 1 Woodcock (South Cliff), 6 Blackbird, 1 Blackcap, 1 Willow Warbler, 7 Chiffchaff and 1 Snow Bunting (Long Nab).
At Wykeham South Lake the Egyptian Goose and Pink-footed Goose were still present along with 2 Goldeneye, 5 Shelduck were on Scalby Lodge Pond, a single Sand Martin was at Harwood Dale Lake, a Kingfisher was at Brompton Bridge and 13 Fieldfare and 3 Redwing were at Brompton Ings.
On the move during the day (south unless stated) were 10 Red-throated Diver, 9 Fulmar + 13 north (including one 'blue' Fulmar), 1 Gannet, 11 Greylag Geese, 3 Shelduck, 11 Common Scoter, 12 Curlew + 4 north, 16 Common Gull + 7 north, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 38 Herring Gull north, 3 Great Black-backed Gull + 1 north, 76 Kittiwake + 9 north, 9 Auk sp, 9 Wood Pigeon, 64 Meadow Pipit, 1 Rock Pipit, 1 Alba, 2 Jackdaw, 1 Rook, 4 Carrion Crow, 1 Chaffinch, 94 Linnet + 4 north, 1 Reed Bunting and 1 Corn Bunting (first singing behind the Hut before leaving south).
At Wykeham South Lake the Egyptian Goose and Pink-footed Goose were still present along with 2 Goldeneye, 5 Shelduck were on Scalby Lodge Pond, a single Sand Martin was at Harwood Dale Lake, a Kingfisher was at Brompton Bridge and 13 Fieldfare and 3 Redwing were at Brompton Ings.
On the move during the day (south unless stated) were 10 Red-throated Diver, 9 Fulmar + 13 north (including one 'blue' Fulmar), 1 Gannet, 11 Greylag Geese, 3 Shelduck, 11 Common Scoter, 12 Curlew + 4 north, 16 Common Gull + 7 north, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 38 Herring Gull north, 3 Great Black-backed Gull + 1 north, 76 Kittiwake + 9 north, 9 Auk sp, 9 Wood Pigeon, 64 Meadow Pipit, 1 Rock Pipit, 1 Alba, 2 Jackdaw, 1 Rook, 4 Carrion Crow, 1 Chaffinch, 94 Linnet + 4 north, 1 Reed Bunting and 1 Corn Bunting (first singing behind the Hut before leaving south).
Monday, 7 April 2014
Sunday 6th April 2014
It was a good day for passage at Long Nab, on the move (south unless sated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 13 Fulmar + 4 north, 7 Gannet + 6 north, 5 Cormorant + 4 north, 2 Shag north, 10 Greylag Geese + 18 north, 2 Mallard, 3 Tufted Duck north, 4 Eider north, 1 Common Scoter north, 1 cream crown Marsh Harrier (first of the year), 1 Buzzard north, 9 Curlew north, 1 Black-headed Gull, 19 Common Gull + 34 north, 5 Lesser Black-backed Gull + 7 north, 31 Great Black-backed Gull + 8 north, 42 Kittiwake + 2 north, 2 Auk sp + 2 north, 44 Wood Pigeon + 4 north, 18 Sand Martin + 1 north, 1 Swallow (first of the year), 104 Meadow Pipit, 11 Alba + 1 north, 3 Magpie north, 2 Jackdaw, 5 Rook, 21 Carrion Crow + 5 north, 9 Starling, 26 Chaffinch, 33 Goldfinch and 605 Linnet + 14 north.
Elsewhere 1 Egyptian Goose, 1 Pink-footed Goose, 1 Shoveler, 1 Common Scoter and 3 Little Ringed Plover were at Wykeham South Lake, 7 Teal and 6 Wigeon were on Johnson's Marsh, male Blackcaps were noted at Cober Hill, in Falsgrave Park and in Cornelian Bay where there were also 2 Eider, a male Snow Bunting was at Long Nab.
Elsewhere 1 Egyptian Goose, 1 Pink-footed Goose, 1 Shoveler, 1 Common Scoter and 3 Little Ringed Plover were at Wykeham South Lake, 7 Teal and 6 Wigeon were on Johnson's Marsh, male Blackcaps were noted at Cober Hill, in Falsgrave Park and in Cornelian Bay where there were also 2 Eider, a male Snow Bunting was at Long Nab.
Sunday, 6 April 2014
Saturday 5th April 2014
The year's first Willow Warbler was in song up at Wykeham Forest and a Woodcock was also seen there.
Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) held 3 Gadwall, 9 Teal, 13 Wigeon, 1 Pintail, 1 Golden Plover, 4 Snipe, 16 Fieldfare, 2 Blackcap and 11 Chiffchaff, On Johnson's Marsh there were 2 Shelduck, 8 Teal, 7 Wigeon, 4 Tufted Duck and 2 Oystercatcher, at Wykeham South Lake there were 4 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Pink-footed Goose, 1 Egyptian Goose, 1 Common Scoter, 1 Goldeneye, 1 Goosander and 2 Little Ringed Plover and a Snow Bunting was at Cromer Point.
On the move at Long Nab (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 8 Gannet, 1 Cormorant north, 1 Common Scoter north, 3 Curlew, 22 Black-headed Gull, 34 Common Gull, 4 Sand Martin, 71 Meadow Pipit + 4 north, 2 Alba, 1 White Wagtail, 6 Carrion Crow, 1 Chaffinch, 41 Goldfinch and 173 Linnet.
Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) held 3 Gadwall, 9 Teal, 13 Wigeon, 1 Pintail, 1 Golden Plover, 4 Snipe, 16 Fieldfare, 2 Blackcap and 11 Chiffchaff, On Johnson's Marsh there were 2 Shelduck, 8 Teal, 7 Wigeon, 4 Tufted Duck and 2 Oystercatcher, at Wykeham South Lake there were 4 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Pink-footed Goose, 1 Egyptian Goose, 1 Common Scoter, 1 Goldeneye, 1 Goosander and 2 Little Ringed Plover and a Snow Bunting was at Cromer Point.
On the move at Long Nab (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 8 Gannet, 1 Cormorant north, 1 Common Scoter north, 3 Curlew, 22 Black-headed Gull, 34 Common Gull, 4 Sand Martin, 71 Meadow Pipit + 4 north, 2 Alba, 1 White Wagtail, 6 Carrion Crow, 1 Chaffinch, 41 Goldfinch and 173 Linnet.
Friday 4th April 2014
Migrants seen between Castle Hill and South Cliff were 1 Mistle Thrush, 1 Black Redstart (Marine Drive), 3 Wheatear and a Marsh Tit (South Cliff).
Another Wheatear and 25 Meadow Pipit were at Seamer Tip, at Wykeham South Lake there were 4 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Pink-footed Goose, 1 Common Scoter, 4 Goldeneye, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull and 5 Sand Martin and 5 Purple Sandpiper were in the Harbour.
Another Wheatear and 25 Meadow Pipit were at Seamer Tip, at Wykeham South Lake there were 4 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Pink-footed Goose, 1 Common Scoter, 4 Goldeneye, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull and 5 Sand Martin and 5 Purple Sandpiper were in the Harbour.
Thursday 3rd April 2014
Another quiet day with a Black Redstart and a Wheatear behind Marine Drive, a Pink-footed Goose and 2 Goldeneye were on Wykeham South Lake while on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) were 2 Shelduck, 3 Gadwall, 22 Wigeon and a Ringed Plover.
Wednesday 2nd April 2014
A quiet day with the only migrants seen between Long Nab and South Cliff being 1 Snipe, 7 Fieldfare, 1 Redwing, 3 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff and 2 Goldcrest while at Flotmanby Carr there were 9 Teal, 14 Wigeon and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull.
Tuesday, 1 April 2014
Tuesday 1st April 2014
Grounded migrants seen between Long Nab and Cornelian Bay were 3 Skylark, 20 Meadow Pipit, 5 Wheatear (1 Marine Drive, 4 Castle Tops), 2 Black Redstart (1 Marine Drive, 1 near St Marys Church), 1 Blackbird, 1 Redwing, 1 male Blackcap (Castle Hill), 27 Chiffchaff and 1 Goldcrest.
Elsewhere a new Mealy Redpoll was seen in West Ayton along with 2 Brambling and 8 Siskin, 5 Wigeon and a Sand Martin were at Wykeham South Lake, 2 Shelduck, 12 Wigeon, 10 Teal and 2 Oystercatcher were on Johnson's Marsh, 35 Purple Sandpiper were roosting in the Harbour and 80 Fieldfare were at Charm Park, Wykeham with 60 also at Riverhead Farm.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Grey Heron, 2 Black-headed Gull north, 2 Common Gull north, 2 Sandwich Tern north (first of the year), 1 Sand Martin north, 7 Meadow Pipit + 11 north, 1 Alba, 13 Goldfinch, 2 Siskin, 2 Linnet, 1 Redpoll sp and 1 Lesser Redpoll north.
Two Common Buzzard also moved west over Harwood Dale.
Elsewhere a new Mealy Redpoll was seen in West Ayton along with 2 Brambling and 8 Siskin, 5 Wigeon and a Sand Martin were at Wykeham South Lake, 2 Shelduck, 12 Wigeon, 10 Teal and 2 Oystercatcher were on Johnson's Marsh, 35 Purple Sandpiper were roosting in the Harbour and 80 Fieldfare were at Charm Park, Wykeham with 60 also at Riverhead Farm.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Grey Heron, 2 Black-headed Gull north, 2 Common Gull north, 2 Sandwich Tern north (first of the year), 1 Sand Martin north, 7 Meadow Pipit + 11 north, 1 Alba, 13 Goldfinch, 2 Siskin, 2 Linnet, 1 Redpoll sp and 1 Lesser Redpoll north.
Two Common Buzzard also moved west over Harwood Dale.
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| Mealy Redpoll, West Ayton - Paul Tymon |
Monday, 31 March 2014
Monday 31st March 2014
There was a small turnover in migrants along the coast with 1 'Scandinavian' Rock Pipit (Marine Drive), 5 Meadow Pipit, 2 Wheatear (Marine Drive), 2 Black Redstart (Marine Drive), 1 Blackbird, 1 Fieldfare and 10 Chiffchaff seen between Castle Hill and South Cliff.
Elsewhere the first Little Ringed Plover of the year was back on Wykeham South Lake, a male Merlin was seen on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), 1 Mediterranean Gull was at Holbeck and 3 Curlew flew south past Marine Drive.
Elsewhere the first Little Ringed Plover of the year was back on Wykeham South Lake, a male Merlin was seen on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), 1 Mediterranean Gull was at Holbeck and 3 Curlew flew south past Marine Drive.
Sunday, 30 March 2014
Sunday 30th March 2014
Another improvement in migrant numbers produce the following between Long Nab and South Cliff - 1 'Scandinavian' Rock Pipit (still at Holbeck), 1 White Wagtail (Long Nab), 3 Wheatear (1 Long Nab, 2 Marine Drive), 1 Black Redstart (still near St Marys Church), 1 Redwing, 21 Chiffchaff and 6 Goldcrest.
Elsewhere a Mealy Redpoll was with 6 Lesser Redpoll in West Ayton, at Wykeham South Lake there was a Goldeneye and 6 Curlew, also 4 Dunlin and a Ringed Plover stopped briefly before heading off east, a Goosander and 5 Chiffchaff were at the Mere, 41 Tufted Duck were at Peasholme and 17 Wigeon and 7 Teal were on Johnson's Marsh.
On the move (north unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 5 Fulmar + 3 south, 2 Gannet + 1 south, 4 Cormorant, 2 Shag, 1 Common Scoter south, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Black-headed Gull + 1 south, 127 Common Gull + 15 south, 8 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 228 Herring Gull, 7 Great Black-backed Gull + 3 south, 5 Kittiwake + 5 south, 6 Auk sp + 11 south, 1 Sand Martin (first of the year), 40 Meadow Pipit + 19 south, 2 Rock Pipit, 1 Grey Wagtail south, 3 Alba, 2 Rook south, 21 Carrion Crow + 5 south, 1 Brambling south, 4 Goldfinch + 4 south, 13 Linnet + 7 south and 1 Yellowhammer south.
Of interest a suspected torpedo was discovered on the rocks below the Long Nab Hut which is apparently due to be detonated tomorrow!!!
Elsewhere a Mealy Redpoll was with 6 Lesser Redpoll in West Ayton, at Wykeham South Lake there was a Goldeneye and 6 Curlew, also 4 Dunlin and a Ringed Plover stopped briefly before heading off east, a Goosander and 5 Chiffchaff were at the Mere, 41 Tufted Duck were at Peasholme and 17 Wigeon and 7 Teal were on Johnson's Marsh.
On the move (north unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 5 Fulmar + 3 south, 2 Gannet + 1 south, 4 Cormorant, 2 Shag, 1 Common Scoter south, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Black-headed Gull + 1 south, 127 Common Gull + 15 south, 8 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 228 Herring Gull, 7 Great Black-backed Gull + 3 south, 5 Kittiwake + 5 south, 6 Auk sp + 11 south, 1 Sand Martin (first of the year), 40 Meadow Pipit + 19 south, 2 Rock Pipit, 1 Grey Wagtail south, 3 Alba, 2 Rook south, 21 Carrion Crow + 5 south, 1 Brambling south, 4 Goldfinch + 4 south, 13 Linnet + 7 south and 1 Yellowhammer south.
Of interest a suspected torpedo was discovered on the rocks below the Long Nab Hut which is apparently due to be detonated tomorrow!!!
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| Possible Torpedo at Long Nab - Nick Addey |
Thursday 27th - Saturday 29th March 2014
After a very quiet two days, with only a Green Sandpiper seen between Snainton and Yedingham on the 28th, the 29th was at least a little more lively.
Migrants seen between Cloughton Wyke and South Cliff were 2 Snipe, 65 Meadow Pipit, 1 'Scandinavian' Rock Pipit (Holbeck), 7 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest.
On Johnson's Marsh there were 2 Shelduck, 10 Teal, 11 Wigeon and 2 Oystercatcher, a Shoveler, 2 Teal and 2 Oystercatcher were at Seamer Tip, 3 Goldeneye were on Wykeham South Lake, at Scalby Mills there were 9 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 40 Siskin were along Hatterboard Drive and the first pair of Lesser Black-backed Gull were back on territory along Spring Bank.
Passage was only very light (mostly north) with 1 Golden Plover, 4 Meadow Pipit, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Linnet + 10 south and a Siskin south
Migrants seen between Cloughton Wyke and South Cliff were 2 Snipe, 65 Meadow Pipit, 1 'Scandinavian' Rock Pipit (Holbeck), 7 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest.
On Johnson's Marsh there were 2 Shelduck, 10 Teal, 11 Wigeon and 2 Oystercatcher, a Shoveler, 2 Teal and 2 Oystercatcher were at Seamer Tip, 3 Goldeneye were on Wykeham South Lake, at Scalby Mills there were 9 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 40 Siskin were along Hatterboard Drive and the first pair of Lesser Black-backed Gull were back on territory along Spring Bank.
Passage was only very light (mostly north) with 1 Golden Plover, 4 Meadow Pipit, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Linnet + 10 south and a Siskin south
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Wednesday 26th March 2014
It was a fairly quiet day with the only reports being the Black Redstart near St Marys Church and a Pink-footed Goose, an Egyptian Goose, 13 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 12 Tufted Duck and a Goosander on Wykeham South Lake.
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Black Redstart - Steve Wignill |
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Tuesday 25th March 2014
Migrant numbers were still low but at least there was a little more variety, between Long Nab and Cornelian Bay were 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 Wheatear, 1 Black Redstart (still near St Marys Church), 4 Chiffchaff and 1 Snow Bunting (Cromer Point).
On the move at Long Nab (south unless stated) 3 Red-throated Diver + 1 north, 16 Fulmar + 2 north, 22 Gannet + 5 north, 1 Cormorant + 1 north, 1 Shelduck, 3 Common Scoter, 4 Eider, 1 Red Kite north, 1 Black-headed Gull + 1 north, 21 Common Gull + 4 north, 9 Great Black-backed Gull, 107 Kittiwake + 6 north, 19 Auk sp + 3 north, 3 Skylark, 7 Meadow Pipit, 8 Alba, 5 Goldfinch and 91 Linnet.
Elsewhere 2 Shelduck were on Scalby Lodge Pond and and 150 Linnet were at Long Nab.
On the move at Long Nab (south unless stated) 3 Red-throated Diver + 1 north, 16 Fulmar + 2 north, 22 Gannet + 5 north, 1 Cormorant + 1 north, 1 Shelduck, 3 Common Scoter, 4 Eider, 1 Red Kite north, 1 Black-headed Gull + 1 north, 21 Common Gull + 4 north, 9 Great Black-backed Gull, 107 Kittiwake + 6 north, 19 Auk sp + 3 north, 3 Skylark, 7 Meadow Pipit, 8 Alba, 5 Goldfinch and 91 Linnet.
Elsewhere 2 Shelduck were on Scalby Lodge Pond and and 150 Linnet were at Long Nab.
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| Snow Bunting, Cromer Point - © Steve Wignill |
Monday, 24 March 2014
Monday 24th March 2014
The Black Redstart from the 17th remained in the area near St Marys Church, but other than that migrants were very thin on the ground with only 2 Meadow Pipit, 3 Pied Wagtail and 6 Chiffchaff seen between the Castle and Cornelian Bay.
There was a trickle of passage along South Cliff with 1 Grey Heron and 1 Buzzard north and 2 Alba south.
Elsewhere 7 Purple Sandpiper were in the Harbour, 8 Redshank were at Holbeck, an adult Mediterranean Gull was seen near Suffield, 8 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Egyptian Geese and 2 Goldeneye were at Wykeham South Lake and 3 Shelduck, 4 Teal and a Goosander were on Seamer Tip.
There was a trickle of passage along South Cliff with 1 Grey Heron and 1 Buzzard north and 2 Alba south.
Elsewhere 7 Purple Sandpiper were in the Harbour, 8 Redshank were at Holbeck, an adult Mediterranean Gull was seen near Suffield, 8 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Egyptian Geese and 2 Goldeneye were at Wykeham South Lake and 3 Shelduck, 4 Teal and a Goosander were on Seamer Tip.
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| Redshank, Holbeck - © Michael McNaghten. |
Sunday, 23 March 2014
Sunday 23rd March 2014
There was unfortunately no sign of the White-tailed Eagle during the day despite great conditions but seen at the Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint during the morning were 25 Redwing and 29 Pink-footed Geese heading north.
Elsewhere 6 Great Crested Grebe, 33 Whooper Swan, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 1 Egyptian Goose, 7 Teal, 16 Wigeon, 2 Goldeneye, 6 Oystercatcher and a Dunlin were at Wykeham South Lake, 2 Great Crested Grebe were on Seamer Mere, 11 Teal, 17 Wigeon, 2 Oystercatcher and a Curlew were on Johnson's Marsh, 4 Goosander and a Snipe were on Harwood Dale Lake and a Red-throated Diver, a Guillemot and 2 Chiffchaff were in Cornelian Bay.
Elsewhere 6 Great Crested Grebe, 33 Whooper Swan, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 1 Egyptian Goose, 7 Teal, 16 Wigeon, 2 Goldeneye, 6 Oystercatcher and a Dunlin were at Wykeham South Lake, 2 Great Crested Grebe were on Seamer Mere, 11 Teal, 17 Wigeon, 2 Oystercatcher and a Curlew were on Johnson's Marsh, 4 Goosander and a Snipe were on Harwood Dale Lake and a Red-throated Diver, a Guillemot and 2 Chiffchaff were in Cornelian Bay.
Saturday, 22 March 2014
Saturday 22nd March 2014
The WHITE-TAILED EAGLE was seen again to the east of the Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint at 09.40hrs but was lost to view when it appeared to go down north of Hackness in the Silpho area, despite searching it again remained elusive.
Continuing the raptor theme 3 Red Kite were seen during the day, 2 flew south over Scalby Road at 10.40hrs and another was seen over Low Dales near Hackness Hall at 11.58hrs.
Continuing the raptor theme 3 Red Kite were seen during the day, 2 flew south over Scalby Road at 10.40hrs and another was seen over Low Dales near Hackness Hall at 11.58hrs.
Friday, 21 March 2014
Thursday 20th - Friday 21st March 2014
Two very contrasting days!
The only report on the 20th was of a Chiffchaff and signs of Otter activity in Scalby Beck.
The 21st produced an adult WHITE-TAILED EAGLE that flew east past the Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint at 09.03hrs but unfortunately wasn't relocated anywhere, this represents the 5th record for the area and only the 3rd since 1948!
Also the first Wheatear of the year, a male, was at Wykeham South Lake where there were also 2 Egyptian Geese and 30+ Wigeon.
The only report on the 20th was of a Chiffchaff and signs of Otter activity in Scalby Beck.
The 21st produced an adult WHITE-TAILED EAGLE that flew east past the Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint at 09.03hrs but unfortunately wasn't relocated anywhere, this represents the 5th record for the area and only the 3rd since 1948!
Also the first Wheatear of the year, a male, was at Wykeham South Lake where there were also 2 Egyptian Geese and 30+ Wigeon.
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| Wheatear, Wykeham South Lake - Steve Race |
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Tuesday 18th - Wednesday 19th March 2014
A very quiet few days with the only notable reports coming on the 19th. In Jackson's Bay there were 2 Bar-tailed Godwit, 1 Ringed Plover and 3 Dunlin while at Scalby Mills there were only 6 Wigeon remaining.
Monday, 17 March 2014
Monday 17th March 2014
A Black Redstart, the first of the year, feeding in gardens near St Marys Church on Castle Hill was the highlight of a very quiet day, other migrants seen between Castle Hill and Cornelian Bay were singles of Meadow Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff and 3 Goldcrest.
Many more Chiffchaff were reported from inland sites, 8 Golden Plover were on Fylingdales and 15 Purple Sandpiper were in the Harbour.
Many more Chiffchaff were reported from inland sites, 8 Golden Plover were on Fylingdales and 15 Purple Sandpiper were in the Harbour.
Sunday, 16 March 2014
Sunday 16th March 2014
An arrival of Chiffchaff over night was probably the only interest of the day with 14 reported, most were singing birds from inland locations but coastal sightings included 3 at Long Nab 1 in the Open Air Theatre and 1 in Cornelian Bay.
Elsewhere 8 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Egyptian Goose, 50+ Wigeon, 18 Tufted Duck, 10 Oystercatcher, 2 Curlew and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull were on Wykeham Lakes, 39 Wigeon were at Scalby Mills also at Long Nab was a Goldcrest and 2 Goldcrest were in Cornelian Bay.
On the move (north unless stated) were 20 Fulmar + 2 south, 1 Gannet south, 22 Cormorant + 5 south, 1 Common Buzzard south, 3 Oystercatcher, 2 Black-headed Gull + 64 south, 5 Common Gull + 109 south, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 80 Herring Gull + 122 south, 5 Great Black-backed Gull + 16 south, 1 Auk sp south, 9 Skylark south, 6 Meadow Pipit south, 3 Alba + 8 south, 2 Redwing, 7 Carrion Crow, 2 Starling south, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Goldfinch south, 3 Siskin + 1 south, 5 Linnet + 38 south.
Elsewhere 8 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Egyptian Goose, 50+ Wigeon, 18 Tufted Duck, 10 Oystercatcher, 2 Curlew and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull were on Wykeham Lakes, 39 Wigeon were at Scalby Mills also at Long Nab was a Goldcrest and 2 Goldcrest were in Cornelian Bay.
On the move (north unless stated) were 20 Fulmar + 2 south, 1 Gannet south, 22 Cormorant + 5 south, 1 Common Buzzard south, 3 Oystercatcher, 2 Black-headed Gull + 64 south, 5 Common Gull + 109 south, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 80 Herring Gull + 122 south, 5 Great Black-backed Gull + 16 south, 1 Auk sp south, 9 Skylark south, 6 Meadow Pipit south, 3 Alba + 8 south, 2 Redwing, 7 Carrion Crow, 2 Starling south, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Goldfinch south, 3 Siskin + 1 south, 5 Linnet + 38 south.
Saturday, 15 March 2014
Friday 14th - Saturday 15th March 2014
A quiet few days. The 14th produced 3 Red-throated Diver and 16 Guillemot in South Bay, 20 Teal on Flotmanby Carr, a Dunlin on Cayton Carr, 3 Siskin in Falsegrave Park and 7 Alba north along South Cliff.
The 15th was only marginally better, past Long Nab (north unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver + 1 south, 36 Fulmar + 1 south, 2 Gannet + 24 south, 6 Cormorant + 2 south, 5 Shag + 2 south, 5 Eider, 5 Common Scoter south, 19 Black-headed Gull south, 2 Common Gull + 39 south, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 92 Herring Gull + 145 south, 13 Great Black-backed Gull + 21 south, 35 Auk sp + 2 south, 1 Meadow Pipit south, 2 Alba south, 1 Goldfinch south and 7 Linnet south.
Elsewhere 2 Pink-footed Geese, an Egyptian Goose, 1 Gadwall, 1 Goldeneye and 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull were on Wykeham South Lake, a Great Crested Grebe was off Long Nab, 8 Tufted Duck and 2 Grey Wagtail were on Valley Road duck pond and 2 Chiffchaff were in Crook Ness.
The 15th was only marginally better, past Long Nab (north unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver + 1 south, 36 Fulmar + 1 south, 2 Gannet + 24 south, 6 Cormorant + 2 south, 5 Shag + 2 south, 5 Eider, 5 Common Scoter south, 19 Black-headed Gull south, 2 Common Gull + 39 south, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 92 Herring Gull + 145 south, 13 Great Black-backed Gull + 21 south, 35 Auk sp + 2 south, 1 Meadow Pipit south, 2 Alba south, 1 Goldfinch south and 7 Linnet south.
Elsewhere 2 Pink-footed Geese, an Egyptian Goose, 1 Gadwall, 1 Goldeneye and 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull were on Wykeham South Lake, a Great Crested Grebe was off Long Nab, 8 Tufted Duck and 2 Grey Wagtail were on Valley Road duck pond and 2 Chiffchaff were in Crook Ness.
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Thursday 13th March 2014
A slight increase in migrants today with 1 Grey Wagtail, 3 Meadow Pipit, 7 Rock Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff and 5 Goldcrest between Cornelian Bay and Castle Hill.
There was a trickle of passage, mainly north bound, during the afternoon with 68 Pink-footed Geese, 8 Meadow Pipit, 13 Redwing (all north over Valley Road between 01.00hrs and 01.20 hrs), 1 Carrion Crow + 1 south, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Linnet south and 2 Goldfinch south.
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| Pink-footed Geese passing South Cliff - Michael McNaghten |
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Wednesday 12th March 2014
Another very quiet and similar day to yesterday, migrants between Cornelian Bay and the Spa today were 4 Meadow Pipit, 1 Pied Wagtail, 1 Chiffchaff and 1 Goldcrest.
Off Holbeck were 7 Purple Sandpiper, 5 Mediterranean Gull and 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 250+ Kittiwake were off Marine Drive and a single Razorbill was in South Bay.
Off Holbeck were 7 Purple Sandpiper, 5 Mediterranean Gull and 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 250+ Kittiwake were off Marine Drive and a single Razorbill was in South Bay.
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Tuesday 11th March 2014
There was a little more evidence of things starting to happen during the day with a Chiffchaff on South Cliff and Goldcrests on Castle Hill and in the Italian Gardens.
Kittiwake numbers increased dramatically with 200+ rafting off Marine Drive with the odd bird checking out the Cliffs.
Out in South Bay were 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Guillemot and 1 Razorbill and 6 Mediterranean Gull and a Lesser Black-backed Gull were at Holbeck.
Kittiwake numbers increased dramatically with 200+ rafting off Marine Drive with the odd bird checking out the Cliffs.
Out in South Bay were 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Guillemot and 1 Razorbill and 6 Mediterranean Gull and a Lesser Black-backed Gull were at Holbeck.
Monday, 10 March 2014
Monday 10th March 2014
The main interest of the day was mostly over the sea, on the move (north unless stated) were 2 Red-throated Diver + 1 south, 1 Great Northern Diver, 37 Fulmar, 40 Gannet + 30 south, 4 Cormorant + 2 south, 5 Pink-footed Geese, 1 Mallard, 2 Common Scoter + 5 south, 6 Dunlin, 8 Black-headed Gull south, 1 Common Gull + 28 south, 5 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 374 Herring Gull, 20 Great Black-backed Gull, 8 Kittiwake south, 93 Auk sp + 3 south, 1 Alba south and 5 Chaffinch.
Elsewhere 5 Red-throated Diver, 13 Common Scoter, 6 Kittiwake and 1 Guillemot were in South Bay, 5 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Egyptian Goose and 88 Wigeon were on Wykeham South Lake, 114 Lapwing and 2 Dunlin were on Flotmanby Carr, 16 Purple Sandpiper were in the Harbour and a Lapland Bunting was at Long Nab.
Some late news concerns a male Hen Harrier hunting over Fylingdales Moor yesterday where there were 40 Fieldfare and 10 Redwing.
Elsewhere 5 Red-throated Diver, 13 Common Scoter, 6 Kittiwake and 1 Guillemot were in South Bay, 5 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Egyptian Goose and 88 Wigeon were on Wykeham South Lake, 114 Lapwing and 2 Dunlin were on Flotmanby Carr, 16 Purple Sandpiper were in the Harbour and a Lapland Bunting was at Long Nab.
Some late news concerns a male Hen Harrier hunting over Fylingdales Moor yesterday where there were 40 Fieldfare and 10 Redwing.
Sunday, 9 March 2014
Sunday 9th March 2014
The GREEN-WINGED TEAL was present during the morning on Potter Brompton Carr and preformed well for all visitors, also on site were 2 Egyptian Geese, 4 Shelduck, 2 Gadwall, 4 Shoveler, 1 Peregrine, 7 Snipe, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Rock Pipit, 13 Pied Wagtail and 1 White Wagtail.
Please note there is strictly no access to the site.
Please note there is strictly no access to the site.
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| Green-winged Teal - Chris Bradshaw |
Saturday, 8 March 2014
Saturday 8th March 2014
The GREEN-WINGED TEAL was present again today on Potter Brompton Carr. For anyone wishing to see the bird access has been arranged for tomorrow morning between 07.00hrs and 11.00hrs only, there is strictly no access to the site outside these times, any attempts to access the site outside these times may result in the news of any good birds in the future being withheld!
To reach Potter Brompton Carr take the A64 to Ganton, turn north towards Ganton Golf Club continuing north over the railway crossing to reach the small bridge over Sherburn Cut (Grid ref: SE 979 789). Park near here ensuring vehicles can still pass along the road & that no gateways are blocked.
From here walk west along the track to view the wetland to the south.
Also on Potter Brompton Carr during the day were 2 Shelduck, 24 Teal, 22 Curlew, 48 Lapwing, 252 Common Gull, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 29 Pied Wagtail and a Lapland Bunting flew east.
Elsewhere 4 Great Crested Grebe, 50+ Wigeon, 1 Shoveler, 2 Goldeneye and 6 Oystercatcher were on Wykeham South Lake, a Great Crested Grebe, 2 Gadwall and 2 Goosander were on Seamer Mere, 2 Shelduck were on Scalby Lodge Pond, 4 Goosander were on Harwood Dale Lake, the Polish ringed adult Mediterranean Gull PNN5 was at Scalby Mills along with 5 Lesser Black-backed Gull and the Chiffchaff was still in Crook Ness.
On the move during the day (south unless stated) were 3 Red-throated Diver north, 8 Fulmar + 8 north, 9 Gannet, 4 Cormorant + 12 north, 2 Shag north, 3 Whooper Swan north, 12 Wigeon, 3 Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, 1 Eider, 11 Black-headed Gull, 64 Common Gull + 6 north, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull north, 430 Herring Gull, 9 Great Black-backed Gull + 15 north, 1 Kittiwake, 2 Guillemot, 3 Skylark in off and south, 8 Starling, 1 Goldfinch and 2 Linnet.
To reach Potter Brompton Carr take the A64 to Ganton, turn north towards Ganton Golf Club continuing north over the railway crossing to reach the small bridge over Sherburn Cut (Grid ref: SE 979 789). Park near here ensuring vehicles can still pass along the road & that no gateways are blocked.
From here walk west along the track to view the wetland to the south.
Also on Potter Brompton Carr during the day were 2 Shelduck, 24 Teal, 22 Curlew, 48 Lapwing, 252 Common Gull, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 29 Pied Wagtail and a Lapland Bunting flew east.
Elsewhere 4 Great Crested Grebe, 50+ Wigeon, 1 Shoveler, 2 Goldeneye and 6 Oystercatcher were on Wykeham South Lake, a Great Crested Grebe, 2 Gadwall and 2 Goosander were on Seamer Mere, 2 Shelduck were on Scalby Lodge Pond, 4 Goosander were on Harwood Dale Lake, the Polish ringed adult Mediterranean Gull PNN5 was at Scalby Mills along with 5 Lesser Black-backed Gull and the Chiffchaff was still in Crook Ness.
On the move during the day (south unless stated) were 3 Red-throated Diver north, 8 Fulmar + 8 north, 9 Gannet, 4 Cormorant + 12 north, 2 Shag north, 3 Whooper Swan north, 12 Wigeon, 3 Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, 1 Eider, 11 Black-headed Gull, 64 Common Gull + 6 north, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull north, 430 Herring Gull, 9 Great Black-backed Gull + 15 north, 1 Kittiwake, 2 Guillemot, 3 Skylark in off and south, 8 Starling, 1 Goldfinch and 2 Linnet.
Access to the Wykeham South Lake Viewpoint
You can now view from the east side of the Wykeham South Lake from the new viewing area/screen for birders. To reach the viewpoint, turn down Garth End Road in West Ayton and drive right to the end (Darrell's Low Farm). Park near there and walk down the track to the south for 200m. Alternatively drive through the gate (close gate or leave open if already open) and park by the viewing area (room for 2 cars) or on the verge at both bends in the track (room for a further 4 cars). DO NOT BLOCK THE TRACK AS FARM VEHICLES OFTEN USE IT. NB. It has been confirmed with Scarborough Borough Council that the track is in fact a public unmade road.
Please be aware that this area remains sensitive and it is clearly important that we are able to maintain good relations with local land owners and tenants. THEREFORE IN THE EVENT OF FINDING A RARITY THAT IS LIKELY TO ATTRACT NUMBERS OF BIRDERS PLEASE CONTACT NICK ADDEY (07986889277) OR CHRIS BRADSHAW (07515145442). We can then ensure that the relevant land owners/tenants are informed and it will enable suitable local arrangements for visitors/parking to be made/communicated.
Please be aware that this area remains sensitive and it is clearly important that we are able to maintain good relations with local land owners and tenants. THEREFORE IN THE EVENT OF FINDING A RARITY THAT IS LIKELY TO ATTRACT NUMBERS OF BIRDERS PLEASE CONTACT NICK ADDEY (07986889277) OR CHRIS BRADSHAW (07515145442). We can then ensure that the relevant land owners/tenants are informed and it will enable suitable local arrangements for visitors/parking to be made/communicated.
Friday, 7 March 2014
Friday 7th March 2014
Unfortunately there was no sign of the Green-winged Teal on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) during the day but Teal numbers had increased to 54, also present were 3 Shelduck the Shoveler, 173 Lapwing and 23 Pied Wagtail.
The highest day total of Whooper Swan was beaten today, with birds past Long Nab and on Wykeham South Lake totalling 64, interestingly the previous highest day total of a mere 37 was set back on the 7th March 2011!
At Wykeham South Lake the 19 Whooper Swan were still present with 92 Wigeon and 7 Goldeneye also there, at Long Nab there were 4 Red-throated Diver, 23 Curlew, 6 Guillemot, 2 Meadow Pipit and 2 Lapland Bunting, a Shelduck, 5 Wigeon and 10 Mallard were on Flotmanby Carr, 70+ Teal were on the river east of Ruston Carr Bridge, 7 Common Scoter and a Guillemot were in South Bay, 2 Ringed Plover and a Dunlin were on Cayton Carr and 15 Siskin were in Falsegrave Park.
On the move (south unless stated) were 7 Red-throated Diver + 5 north, 9 Fulmar + 3 north, 92 Gannet, 7 Cormorant + 6 north, 45 Whooper Swan north, 6 Teal, 1 Common Scoter + 1 north, 1 Goosander, 4 Curlew, 4 Black-headed Gull north, 2 Common Gull + 4 north, 5 Lesser Black-backed Gull north, 158 Herring Gull, 16 Great Black-backed Gull + 7 north, 1 Kittiwake, 2 Guillemot, 2 Auk sp + 16 north, and 2 Alba.
Late news was received of a Great Grey Shrike in Sieve Dale, Dalby Forest along with a Goshawk, 3 Fieldfare, 6 Siskin and 3 Crossbill.
The highest day total of Whooper Swan was beaten today, with birds past Long Nab and on Wykeham South Lake totalling 64, interestingly the previous highest day total of a mere 37 was set back on the 7th March 2011!
At Wykeham South Lake the 19 Whooper Swan were still present with 92 Wigeon and 7 Goldeneye also there, at Long Nab there were 4 Red-throated Diver, 23 Curlew, 6 Guillemot, 2 Meadow Pipit and 2 Lapland Bunting, a Shelduck, 5 Wigeon and 10 Mallard were on Flotmanby Carr, 70+ Teal were on the river east of Ruston Carr Bridge, 7 Common Scoter and a Guillemot were in South Bay, 2 Ringed Plover and a Dunlin were on Cayton Carr and 15 Siskin were in Falsegrave Park.
On the move (south unless stated) were 7 Red-throated Diver + 5 north, 9 Fulmar + 3 north, 92 Gannet, 7 Cormorant + 6 north, 45 Whooper Swan north, 6 Teal, 1 Common Scoter + 1 north, 1 Goosander, 4 Curlew, 4 Black-headed Gull north, 2 Common Gull + 4 north, 5 Lesser Black-backed Gull north, 158 Herring Gull, 16 Great Black-backed Gull + 7 north, 1 Kittiwake, 2 Guillemot, 2 Auk sp + 16 north, and 2 Alba.
Late news was received of a Great Grey Shrike in Sieve Dale, Dalby Forest along with a Goshawk, 3 Fieldfare, 6 Siskin and 3 Crossbill.
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| A record of Long Nab's highest Whooper Swan total at a range of about 3.5 miles! - Michael McNaghten
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Thursday, 6 March 2014
Thursday 6th March 2014
The clear highlight of the day, and of the year so far, was the discovery of Scarborough's first GREEN-WINGED TEAL on Potter Brompton Carr. It was present there with 22 Teal for about 45 minutes before it and 4 other Teal left in the direction of Wykeham South Lake at 12.45hrs, but despite searching it wasn't relocated.
In the event that it is found again tomorrow on Potter Brompton Carr access arrangements will be made, details of which will be posted here.
Also on Potter Brompton Carr were 2 Shelduck, 1 Shoveler, 1 Gadwall, 180+ Common Gull, 17 Pied Wagtail, 1 White Wagtail and 15 Fieldfare (no general access), at Wykeham South Lake there were 19 Whooper Swan, 2 Egyptian Geese, 6 Gadwall, 6 Teal, 4 Goldeneye and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull and 6 Lapland Bunting were at Long Nab.
On the move during the day (south unless stated) were 11 Red-throated Diver + 8 north, 11 Fulmar + 19 north, 82 Gannet + 9 north, 2 Cormorant + 1 north, 1 Shag + 1 north, 188 Pink-footed Geese north, 1 Eider, 10 Common Scoter + 7 north, 1 Oystercatcher north, 6 Ringed Plover, 16 Black-headed Gull + 2 north, 23 Common Gull + 16 north, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull north, 234 Herring Gull, 11 Great Black-backed Gull + 10 north, 1 Kittiwake + 1 north, 2 Razorbill, 8 Auk sp + 38 north and 8 Linnet.
In the event that it is found again tomorrow on Potter Brompton Carr access arrangements will be made, details of which will be posted here.
Also on Potter Brompton Carr were 2 Shelduck, 1 Shoveler, 1 Gadwall, 180+ Common Gull, 17 Pied Wagtail, 1 White Wagtail and 15 Fieldfare (no general access), at Wykeham South Lake there were 19 Whooper Swan, 2 Egyptian Geese, 6 Gadwall, 6 Teal, 4 Goldeneye and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull and 6 Lapland Bunting were at Long Nab.
On the move during the day (south unless stated) were 11 Red-throated Diver + 8 north, 11 Fulmar + 19 north, 82 Gannet + 9 north, 2 Cormorant + 1 north, 1 Shag + 1 north, 188 Pink-footed Geese north, 1 Eider, 10 Common Scoter + 7 north, 1 Oystercatcher north, 6 Ringed Plover, 16 Black-headed Gull + 2 north, 23 Common Gull + 16 north, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull north, 234 Herring Gull, 11 Great Black-backed Gull + 10 north, 1 Kittiwake + 1 north, 2 Razorbill, 8 Auk sp + 38 north and 8 Linnet.
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| Green-winged Teal, Potter Brompton Carr - Chris Bradshaw |
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| Green-winged Teal, Potter Brompton Carr - Chris Bradshaw |
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Wednesday 5th March 2014
The Great Grey Shrike was seen again in the Low Woof Howe area of Langdale Forest, Lapland Bunting numbers dropped back to 8 at Long Nab today, the Chiffchaff remained in Crook Ness and at Wykeham South Lake there were 6 Pink-footed and 2 Egyptian Geese, 4 Gadwall, 1 Shoveler, 92 Wigeon, 1 Goldeneye, 9 Oystercatcher, 400 Black-headed Gull, 900 Common Gull and 350 Herring Gull.
Pink-feet were again on the move with 823 heading north and 30 south, also moving (south unless stated) were 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Fulmar north, 5 Cormorant + 2 north, 1 Greylag Goose, 2 Common Scoter north, 1 Ringed Plover north, 1 Dunlin north, 1 Curlew north, 6 Black-headed Gull, 5 Common Gull + 1 north, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull north, 155 Herring Gull, 16 Great Black-backed Gull+ 5 north, 1 Guillemot, 1 Skylark, 3 Alba, 1 Goldfinch, 21 Linnet + 6 south, 2 Snow Bunting north and 1 Reed Bunting.
Pink-feet were again on the move with 823 heading north and 30 south, also moving (south unless stated) were 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Fulmar north, 5 Cormorant + 2 north, 1 Greylag Goose, 2 Common Scoter north, 1 Ringed Plover north, 1 Dunlin north, 1 Curlew north, 6 Black-headed Gull, 5 Common Gull + 1 north, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull north, 155 Herring Gull, 16 Great Black-backed Gull+ 5 north, 1 Guillemot, 1 Skylark, 3 Alba, 1 Goldfinch, 21 Linnet + 6 south, 2 Snow Bunting north and 1 Reed Bunting.
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| Pink-footed Geese migrating - Michael McNaghten |
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