Migration watch; 06.10 - 11.25hrs and 14.55 - 17.55hrs.
It was a good day at Long Nab, with the clear highlight being a drake SURF SCOTER heading north at 07.48hrs, the 4th Scarborough record and 2nd this year following the bird in the South Bay area for a week at the end of February.
Also past Long Nab (north unless stated) were 51 Fulmar, 99 Manx Shearwater, 1 Cormorant + 1 south, 6 Teal, 848 Common Scoter + 22 south, 1 Hobby south at 17.48hrs, 31 Curlew, 1 Arctic Skua south, 2 Common Gull south, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 4 Great Black-backed Gull, 23 Sandwich Tern + 22 south, 209 Puffin + 6 south and 1 Swift.
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
Monday 22nd June 2015
Migration watch; 17.10 - 18.10hrs.
On the move (north unless stated) were 29 Fulmar, 3 Manx Shearwater + 2 south, 3 Curlew, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 16 Sandwich Tern + 7 south and 16 Puffin.
Elsewhere an adult Yellow-legged Gull (only the second this year) was at Wykeham South Lake where there were 2 Egyptian Geese and a Teal and 11 Curlew were in fields at Sawdon.
On the move (north unless stated) were 29 Fulmar, 3 Manx Shearwater + 2 south, 3 Curlew, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 16 Sandwich Tern + 7 south and 16 Puffin.
Elsewhere an adult Yellow-legged Gull (only the second this year) was at Wykeham South Lake where there were 2 Egyptian Geese and a Teal and 11 Curlew were in fields at Sawdon.
Monday, 22 June 2015
Sunday 21st June 2015
Migration watch; 06.40 - 11.55hrs and 12.45 - 14.00hrs.
A good day at Long Nab with plenty of signs autumn migration is underway.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 2 Fulmar + 13 north, 2 Manx Shearwater north, 1 Cormorant + 4 north, 2 Grey Heron in from the northeast and south, 1 Greylag Goose, 11 Bar-headed Geese north at 11.50hrs, 7 Canada Geese north, 1 Barnacle Goose, 161 Common Scoter north, 3 Oystercatcher, 1 Whimbrel, 2 Curlew + 9 north, 1 Mediterranean Gull north, 8 Black-headed Gull + 9 north, 1 Common Gull, 5 Lesser Black-backed Gull + 1 north, 6 Great Black-backed Gull + 3 north, 58 Sandwich Tern + 30 north, 1 Puffin + 2 north, 1233 Swift, 1 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 1 Flava, 9 Starling north, 3 Goldfinch, 17 linnet and 1 Lesser Redpoll.
A Redstart was present on the cliffs by the Long Nab hut.
Elsewhere 2 Honey Buzzard and a Hobby were seen from the Wykeham Raptor viewpoint, 9 Grey Heron and a Teal were on Johnson's Marsh, the Scaup remained on Peasholm Park and up to 31 Sandwich Tern were in North Bay.
A good day at Long Nab with plenty of signs autumn migration is underway.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 2 Fulmar + 13 north, 2 Manx Shearwater north, 1 Cormorant + 4 north, 2 Grey Heron in from the northeast and south, 1 Greylag Goose, 11 Bar-headed Geese north at 11.50hrs, 7 Canada Geese north, 1 Barnacle Goose, 161 Common Scoter north, 3 Oystercatcher, 1 Whimbrel, 2 Curlew + 9 north, 1 Mediterranean Gull north, 8 Black-headed Gull + 9 north, 1 Common Gull, 5 Lesser Black-backed Gull + 1 north, 6 Great Black-backed Gull + 3 north, 58 Sandwich Tern + 30 north, 1 Puffin + 2 north, 1233 Swift, 1 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 1 Flava, 9 Starling north, 3 Goldfinch, 17 linnet and 1 Lesser Redpoll.
A Redstart was present on the cliffs by the Long Nab hut.
Elsewhere 2 Honey Buzzard and a Hobby were seen from the Wykeham Raptor viewpoint, 9 Grey Heron and a Teal were on Johnson's Marsh, the Scaup remained on Peasholm Park and up to 31 Sandwich Tern were in North Bay.
Saturday 20th June 2015
Migration watch; 06.40 - 12.00hrs.
On the move (north unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 21 Fulmar + 3 south, 42 Manx Shearwater, 1 Cormorant + 4 south, 1 Shag, 1 Mallard, 20 Common Scoter, 32 Curlew in off and north, 1 Black-headed Gull + 3 south, 3 Common Gull south, 1 Great Black-backed Gull + 2 south, 20 Sandwich Tern, 1 Common Tern, 28 Puffin + 3 south, 14 Swift south, 8 Starling south, 3 Greenfinch south and 1 Corn Bunting.
Elsewhere single Teal were noted on Johnson's Marsh and Scalby Lodge Pond.
On the move (north unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 21 Fulmar + 3 south, 42 Manx Shearwater, 1 Cormorant + 4 south, 1 Shag, 1 Mallard, 20 Common Scoter, 32 Curlew in off and north, 1 Black-headed Gull + 3 south, 3 Common Gull south, 1 Great Black-backed Gull + 2 south, 20 Sandwich Tern, 1 Common Tern, 28 Puffin + 3 south, 14 Swift south, 8 Starling south, 3 Greenfinch south and 1 Corn Bunting.
Elsewhere single Teal were noted on Johnson's Marsh and Scalby Lodge Pond.
Sunday, 21 June 2015
Friday 19th June 2015
Migration watch; 08.00 - 11.15hrs.
On the move (north unless stated) were 16 Fulmar + 2 south, 15 Manx Shearwater, 8 Common Scoter south, 1 Curlew, 1 Black-headed Gull, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern + 5 south, 12 Puffin + 4 south.
Elsewhere a Little Egret was on Johnson's Marsh, 7 Crossbill flew north over West Ayton, a Green Woodpecker was at Highwood Brow, Wykeham Forest and what was probably a juvenile Black Redstart was seen along Dean Road, have Black Redstart bred undetected in Scarborough this year??
Also of interest the annual Kittiwake count took place, apparent occupied nests are counted and numbers are up on last year, in fact the combined total from Castle Cliffs and Town are the highest since at least 2005! Good news.
On the move (north unless stated) were 16 Fulmar + 2 south, 15 Manx Shearwater, 8 Common Scoter south, 1 Curlew, 1 Black-headed Gull, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern + 5 south, 12 Puffin + 4 south.
Elsewhere a Little Egret was on Johnson's Marsh, 7 Crossbill flew north over West Ayton, a Green Woodpecker was at Highwood Brow, Wykeham Forest and what was probably a juvenile Black Redstart was seen along Dean Road, have Black Redstart bred undetected in Scarborough this year??
Also of interest the annual Kittiwake count took place, apparent occupied nests are counted and numbers are up on last year, in fact the combined total from Castle Cliffs and Town are the highest since at least 2005! Good news.
Friday, 19 June 2015
Wednesday 17th - Thursday 18th June 2015
Yet another couple of slow days.
Migration watch; 07.35 - 10.00hrs.
Past Long Nab on the 17th (south unless stated) were 14 Common Scoter, 1 Puffin + 1 north, 121 Swift and 2 House Martin.
Elsewhere 7 Grey Heron, a Little Egret and a Teal were on Johnson's Marsh, a Red Kite was seen in Pickering and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull were at Scalby Mills.
The only report on the 18th was of a Cuckoo on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) where a Redpoll and 6 Crossbill flew north.
Migration watch; 07.35 - 10.00hrs.
Past Long Nab on the 17th (south unless stated) were 14 Common Scoter, 1 Puffin + 1 north, 121 Swift and 2 House Martin.
Elsewhere 7 Grey Heron, a Little Egret and a Teal were on Johnson's Marsh, a Red Kite was seen in Pickering and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull were at Scalby Mills.
The only report on the 18th was of a Cuckoo on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) where a Redpoll and 6 Crossbill flew north.
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
Monday 15th - Tuesday 16th June 2015
The only noteworthy report on the 15th was of a WHITE STORK south over Jugger Howe Moor at 15.30hrs.
Migration watch; 08.40 - 11.00hrs.
On the move south were 1 Mallard, 1 Curlew, 215 Swift and 2 Swallow.
A Great Crested Grebe was on the sea off Cromer Point.
A report of a possible singing male Iberian Chiffchaff on the Olympian Trading Estate in Eastfield never amounted to anything despite lengthy searches by most locals, details were very vague and no hard evidence has yet emerged!
During the searches there 2 Peregrine were seen in the area and a Hobby drifted over south-east during the evening.
Migration watch; 08.40 - 11.00hrs.
On the move south were 1 Mallard, 1 Curlew, 215 Swift and 2 Swallow.
A Great Crested Grebe was on the sea off Cromer Point.
A report of a possible singing male Iberian Chiffchaff on the Olympian Trading Estate in Eastfield never amounted to anything despite lengthy searches by most locals, details were very vague and no hard evidence has yet emerged!
During the searches there 2 Peregrine were seen in the area and a Hobby drifted over south-east during the evening.
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th June 2015
Migration watch; 17.05 - 20.05hrs.
On the move on the 13th (north unless stated) were 2 Fulmar, 2 Common Gull, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Great Black-backed Gull + 1 south, 1 Puffin south and 3 Greenfinch south.
Elsewhere 4 Dunlin were on Scalby Lodge Pond.
Migration watch; 05.35 - 13.20hrs.
The 14th was a little more lively at Long Nab, on the move there (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver + 1 north, 4 Fulmar + 52 north, 2931 Gannet + 719 north, 3 Cormorant, 1 Shag north, 3 Eider, 55 Common Scoter + 26 north, 2 Curlew, 1 Black-headed Gull, 2 Common Gull, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull north, 6 Great Black-backed Gull north, 6 Sandwich Tern north, 110 Puffin + 76 north, 14 Swift north and 3 Swallow.
A Cuckoo at Long Nab was a good site record.
A flock of 100+ Siskin and 25+ Crossbill were in Wykeham Forest and 6 Mandarin chicks were on Harwood Dale Lake.
On the move on the 13th (north unless stated) were 2 Fulmar, 2 Common Gull, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Great Black-backed Gull + 1 south, 1 Puffin south and 3 Greenfinch south.
Elsewhere 4 Dunlin were on Scalby Lodge Pond.
Migration watch; 05.35 - 13.20hrs.
The 14th was a little more lively at Long Nab, on the move there (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver + 1 north, 4 Fulmar + 52 north, 2931 Gannet + 719 north, 3 Cormorant, 1 Shag north, 3 Eider, 55 Common Scoter + 26 north, 2 Curlew, 1 Black-headed Gull, 2 Common Gull, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull north, 6 Great Black-backed Gull north, 6 Sandwich Tern north, 110 Puffin + 76 north, 14 Swift north and 3 Swallow.
A Cuckoo at Long Nab was a good site record.
A flock of 100+ Siskin and 25+ Crossbill were in Wykeham Forest and 6 Mandarin chicks were on Harwood Dale Lake.
Saturday, 13 June 2015
Thursday 11th - Friday 12th June 2015
Another quiet few days...
Migration watch; 18.00 - 20.45hrs.
On the move past Long Nab on the 11th (north unless stated) were 4 Black-headed Gull, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull + 1 south and 3 Carrion Crow.
Elsewhere 2 Honey Buzzard and 14 Crossbill were seen in Wykeham Forest and a Little Ringed Plover was on Scalby Lodge Pond.
On the 12th 2 Lapwing, 3 Dunlin and a Black-headed Gull were on Scalby Lodge Pond, the Garden Warbler was still in Crook Ness and 2 Puffin were seen off Long Nab.
The Honey Buzzards continued to show well in Wykeham Forest.
Migration watch; 18.00 - 20.45hrs.
On the move past Long Nab on the 11th (north unless stated) were 4 Black-headed Gull, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull + 1 south and 3 Carrion Crow.
Elsewhere 2 Honey Buzzard and 14 Crossbill were seen in Wykeham Forest and a Little Ringed Plover was on Scalby Lodge Pond.
On the 12th 2 Lapwing, 3 Dunlin and a Black-headed Gull were on Scalby Lodge Pond, the Garden Warbler was still in Crook Ness and 2 Puffin were seen off Long Nab.
The Honey Buzzards continued to show well in Wykeham Forest.
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| Honey Buzzard - Wykeham Forest - Dave Mansell |
Thursday, 11 June 2015
Tuesday 9th - Wednesday 10th June 2015
A Red Kite over Rillington was the only report received on 9th.
The 10th was a little more interesting.
Migration watch; 04.55 - 11.15hrs and 18.30 - 20.50hrs.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 1 adult summer Great Northern Diver at 06.47hrs, 37 Fulmar north, 2 Manx Shearwater + 14 north, 1392 Gannet + 439 north, 2 Cormorant, 3 Shag north, 1 Grey Heron north, 2 Mallard, 184 Common Scoter north, 5 Red-breasted Merganser north, 1 Dunlin, 1 Arctic Skua north, 4 Black-headed Gull + 1 north, 1 Common Gull + 4 north, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 153 Kittiwake north, 6 Sandwich Tern north, 1 Arctic Tern north, 7471 Auk sp + 2657 north, 52 Puffin + 61 north, 6 Swallow + 4 north, 2 Siskin and 3 Linnet.
Elsewhere a European White-fronted Goose of unknown origin was found at the Mere, the Sedge Warbler was still by Scalby Lodge and at least two Honey Buzzard were seen in Wykeham Forest.
The 10th was a little more interesting.
Migration watch; 04.55 - 11.15hrs and 18.30 - 20.50hrs.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 1 adult summer Great Northern Diver at 06.47hrs, 37 Fulmar north, 2 Manx Shearwater + 14 north, 1392 Gannet + 439 north, 2 Cormorant, 3 Shag north, 1 Grey Heron north, 2 Mallard, 184 Common Scoter north, 5 Red-breasted Merganser north, 1 Dunlin, 1 Arctic Skua north, 4 Black-headed Gull + 1 north, 1 Common Gull + 4 north, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 153 Kittiwake north, 6 Sandwich Tern north, 1 Arctic Tern north, 7471 Auk sp + 2657 north, 52 Puffin + 61 north, 6 Swallow + 4 north, 2 Siskin and 3 Linnet.
Elsewhere a European White-fronted Goose of unknown origin was found at the Mere, the Sedge Warbler was still by Scalby Lodge and at least two Honey Buzzard were seen in Wykeham Forest.
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| Recently fledged Linnet - Long Nab - Michael McNaghten |
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| European White-fronted Goose - Seamer Mere - Michael McNaghten |
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Sunday 7th - Monday 8th June 2015
A very quiet couple of days with the only reports coming from the 8th.
Migration watch; 19.10 - 20 45hrs.
Moving were 1 Lapwing south + 2 north and 4 Swift north.
Migration watch; 19.10 - 20 45hrs.
Moving were 1 Lapwing south + 2 north and 4 Swift north.
Sunday, 7 June 2015
Saturday 6th June 2015
Migration watch; 09.45 - 11.45hrs.
There was no sign today of the Black Kite in the Wykeham Forest area today despite extensive searching.
Highlights seen in the area were 2 Hobby, 1 Red Kite, 1 Honey Buzzard and a Cuckoo, a further 2 Red Kite were seen over Silpho.
On the move south were 1 female Marsh Harrier, 119 Swift, 43 Swallow and 27 House Martin.
Elsewhere 9 Grey Heron were on Johnson's Marsh, 37 Canada Geese were on the small Scalby Lodge Pond.
There was no sign today of the Black Kite in the Wykeham Forest area today despite extensive searching.
Highlights seen in the area were 2 Hobby, 1 Red Kite, 1 Honey Buzzard and a Cuckoo, a further 2 Red Kite were seen over Silpho.
On the move south were 1 female Marsh Harrier, 119 Swift, 43 Swallow and 27 House Martin.
Elsewhere 9 Grey Heron were on Johnson's Marsh, 37 Canada Geese were on the small Scalby Lodge Pond.
Friday, 5 June 2015
Friday 5th June 2015
Migration watch; 06.45 - 12.35hrs.
The highlight of the day was the discovery of Scarborough's third BLACK KITE, it was seen from the Wykeham Raptor viewpoint during the afternoon where it eventually drifted off south. The last record was almost 20 years ago to the day and from the same location!
The highlight of the day was the discovery of Scarborough's third BLACK KITE, it was seen from the Wykeham Raptor viewpoint during the afternoon where it eventually drifted off south. The last record was almost 20 years ago to the day and from the same location!
On the coast things were once again disappointing despite promising conditions however the first decent Swift passage was noted.
On the move at Long Nab (south unless stated) were 4 Manx Shearwater, 3 Cormorant, 99 Common Scoter + 8 north, 2 Dunlin, 2 Curlew, 2 Black-headed Gull + 1 north, 1 Common Gull + 2 north, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 24 Sandwich Tern + 23 north, 3 Arctic Tern, 5 Puffin + 26 north, 175 Swift, 5 Sand Martin, 36 Swallow and 39 House Martin.
Elsewhere 4 Little Egret, 2 Egyptian Geese, 1 Shelduck, 2 Shoveler and 3 Yellow Wagtail were on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), the Little Egret was seen again on Johnson's Mash and 3 Honey Buzzard were on view at the Wykeham Raptor viewpoint.
On the move at Long Nab (south unless stated) were 4 Manx Shearwater, 3 Cormorant, 99 Common Scoter + 8 north, 2 Dunlin, 2 Curlew, 2 Black-headed Gull + 1 north, 1 Common Gull + 2 north, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 24 Sandwich Tern + 23 north, 3 Arctic Tern, 5 Puffin + 26 north, 175 Swift, 5 Sand Martin, 36 Swallow and 39 House Martin.
Elsewhere 4 Little Egret, 2 Egyptian Geese, 1 Shelduck, 2 Shoveler and 3 Yellow Wagtail were on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), the Little Egret was seen again on Johnson's Mash and 3 Honey Buzzard were on view at the Wykeham Raptor viewpoint.
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| Black Kite- Wykeham Raptor viewpoint - Dave Mansell |
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| Black Kite -Wykeham Raptor viewpoint - Dave Mansell |
Thursday 4th June 2015
Migration watch; 07.30 - 12.10hrs and 15.35 - 18.45hrs.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver north, 7 Fulmar north, 2 Cormorant + 1 north, 1 Little Egret, 1 Great Skua north, 4 Black-headed Gull, 3 Common Gull north, 15 Sandwich Tern + 92 north, 1 Little Tern at 09.53hrs, 4 Puffin + 1 north, 54 Swallow, 24 House Martin, 1 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Corn Bunting.
A juvenile Stonechat was at Long Nab, the Little Egret was still at Johnson's Marsh, a Reed Warbler was singing from the rape field at Scalby Lodge Pong, 2 Whimbrel were at Cromer Point, the Scaup was still at Peasholm and the first Honey Buzzard was reported from the Wykeham Raptor viewpoint.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver north, 7 Fulmar north, 2 Cormorant + 1 north, 1 Little Egret, 1 Great Skua north, 4 Black-headed Gull, 3 Common Gull north, 15 Sandwich Tern + 92 north, 1 Little Tern at 09.53hrs, 4 Puffin + 1 north, 54 Swallow, 24 House Martin, 1 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Corn Bunting.
A juvenile Stonechat was at Long Nab, the Little Egret was still at Johnson's Marsh, a Reed Warbler was singing from the rape field at Scalby Lodge Pong, 2 Whimbrel were at Cromer Point, the Scaup was still at Peasholm and the first Honey Buzzard was reported from the Wykeham Raptor viewpoint.
Thursday, 4 June 2015
Tuesday 2nd - Wednesday 3rd June 2015
A quiet day on the 2nd produced only a Little Egret and 7 Grey Heron on Johnson's Marsh, 2 Little Egret, 2 Egyptian Geese, 2 Shelduck, 1 Shoveler and 1 Yellow Wagtail were on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) and a Sedge Warbler was at Scalby Lodge Pond.
The 3rd proved to be a much better day.
Migration watch; 13.45 - 14.05hrs and 18.40 - 19.10hrs.
Highlight was a male Honey Buzzard first seen heading north over Eastfield at around 08.56hrs, repeated mobbing from Rooks forced the bird back south. A quick call to another observer further west on Potter Brompton Carr alerted them to its presence and it was soon picked up heading west between there and Wykeham South Lake.
A female Marsh Harrier drifted west over Seamer Tip where at least one juvenile Lapwing was flying. Four Little Egret were on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), 2 Sanderling were in Jackson's Bay and a Little Egret and 9 Grey Heron were on Johnson's Marsh.
On the move (south unless stated) were 2 Greylag Geese north, 22 Swift + 7 north, 5 House Martin + 5 north, 11 Swallow + 2 north, 1 Carrion Crow north and 5 Linnet north.
The 3rd proved to be a much better day.
Migration watch; 13.45 - 14.05hrs and 18.40 - 19.10hrs.
Highlight was a male Honey Buzzard first seen heading north over Eastfield at around 08.56hrs, repeated mobbing from Rooks forced the bird back south. A quick call to another observer further west on Potter Brompton Carr alerted them to its presence and it was soon picked up heading west between there and Wykeham South Lake.
A female Marsh Harrier drifted west over Seamer Tip where at least one juvenile Lapwing was flying. Four Little Egret were on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), 2 Sanderling were in Jackson's Bay and a Little Egret and 9 Grey Heron were on Johnson's Marsh.
On the move (south unless stated) were 2 Greylag Geese north, 22 Swift + 7 north, 5 House Martin + 5 north, 11 Swallow + 2 north, 1 Carrion Crow north and 5 Linnet north.
Wednesday, 3 June 2015
Monday 1st June 2015
Migration watch; 07.45 - 10.00hrs.
It was rather slow at Long Nab, past there (south unless stated) were 1 Fulmar + 2 north, 1 Puffin north and 3 House Martin.
Up to 17 Sandwich Tern were blogging offshore and the Garden Warbler remained in Crook Ness.
Elsewhere a late flock of 75+ Pink-footed Geese flew north over Jugger Howe Moor, a Little Egret was on the rocks off Cromer Point, a Little Ringed Plover was on Scalby Lodge Pond and the Scaup remained on Peasholm Park Lake.
It was rather slow at Long Nab, past there (south unless stated) were 1 Fulmar + 2 north, 1 Puffin north and 3 House Martin.
Up to 17 Sandwich Tern were blogging offshore and the Garden Warbler remained in Crook Ness.
Elsewhere a late flock of 75+ Pink-footed Geese flew north over Jugger Howe Moor, a Little Egret was on the rocks off Cromer Point, a Little Ringed Plover was on Scalby Lodge Pond and the Scaup remained on Peasholm Park Lake.
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
Sunday 31st May 2015
Migration watch; 06.35 - 12.30hrs.
A rather interesting day to finish off the Month.
Highlights were an Osprey heading north over South Cliff at 18.10, the eighth this year, and 2 Little Tern that passed north off Long Nab at 12.02hrs.
Also on the move (south unless stated) were 23 Fulmar + 8 north, 2 Cormorant + 2 north, 17 Common Scoter, 1 Black-headed Gull north, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 431 Sandwich Tern + 10 north, 4 Common Tern, 1 Swift, 6 Swallow and 2 House Martin.
Elsewhere 9 Little Egret and a Cuckoo were at Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), a Garden Warbler was in Crook Ness, a Little Egret spent the day along the coast between Long Nab and Scalby Lodge Pond where there were 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Turtle Dove were in Staintondale and another 2 were seen in Harwood Dale and the Scaup was still at Peasholm Park.
A rather interesting day to finish off the Month.
Highlights were an Osprey heading north over South Cliff at 18.10, the eighth this year, and 2 Little Tern that passed north off Long Nab at 12.02hrs.
Also on the move (south unless stated) were 23 Fulmar + 8 north, 2 Cormorant + 2 north, 17 Common Scoter, 1 Black-headed Gull north, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 431 Sandwich Tern + 10 north, 4 Common Tern, 1 Swift, 6 Swallow and 2 House Martin.
Elsewhere 9 Little Egret and a Cuckoo were at Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), a Garden Warbler was in Crook Ness, a Little Egret spent the day along the coast between Long Nab and Scalby Lodge Pond where there were 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Turtle Dove were in Staintondale and another 2 were seen in Harwood Dale and the Scaup was still at Peasholm Park.
Monday, 1 June 2015
Saturday 30th May 2015
An Osprey that flew south over Stepney Drive at 13.35hrs and a singing Firecrest found on territory at Bridestones were the two highlights of the day.
Now two singing Firecrests have been found in our Forests this spring!
Elsewhere the Whooper Swan was still at Wykeham South Lake, a Ringed Plover was on Scalby Lodge Pond, 6 Grey Heron were on Johnson's Marsh and 3 churring Nightjar were present near the Falcon Inn.
Sunday, 31 May 2015
Friday 29th May 2015
The Wood Sandpiper remained on Scalby Lodge Pond where there were also two Shelduck broods and 3 Black-headed Gulls.
An unseasonal Whooper Swan was at Wykeham South Lake where there were also 4 Egyptian Geese, 2 Shelduck and a drake Pochard.
An unseasonal Whooper Swan was at Wykeham South Lake where there were also 4 Egyptian Geese, 2 Shelduck and a drake Pochard.
Friday, 29 May 2015
Thursday 28th May 2015
A quiet day, highlights were a Shoveler, a Dunlin and a Greenshank at Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), a Wood Sandpiper at Scalby Lodge Pond, a Hobby at the Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint and a Pink-footed Goose and a Teal at Wykeham South Lake.
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Wednesday 27th May 2015
The first Quail of the year was heard on Brown Hill, Fylingdales Moor where a Red Kite was seen mid morning.
A second Quail was heard on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) that afternoon where there was also a Little Egret, a Pink-footed Goose, a Dunlin, a Ringed Plover, 19 Lapwing and 2 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Shelduck and a Gadwall were at Wykeham South Lake, an Osprey was seen from the Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint at 14.30hrs before drifting off north and 4 Turtle Dove were seen again by the Nurseries in Wykeham Forest.
A second Quail was heard on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) that afternoon where there was also a Little Egret, a Pink-footed Goose, a Dunlin, a Ringed Plover, 19 Lapwing and 2 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Shelduck and a Gadwall were at Wykeham South Lake, an Osprey was seen from the Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint at 14.30hrs before drifting off north and 4 Turtle Dove were seen again by the Nurseries in Wykeham Forest.
Tuesday 26th May 2015
Migration watch; 17.55 - 20.05hrs.
Two Common Crane were seen over Wykeham Forest from the viewpoint at 11.00hrs.
On Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) there were 9 Little Egret, 2 Shelduck, a Gadwall and 2 Yellow Wagtail, two Corn Bunting were on Willerby Carr, 2 Dunlin were on Scalby Lodge Pond and the Scaup was still at Peasholm.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver + 1 north, 2 Fulmar north, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Black-headed Gull, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Great Black-backed Gull + 2 north, 1 Sandwich Tern + 9 north, 1 Puffin north and 9 Swallow.
Two Common Crane were seen over Wykeham Forest from the viewpoint at 11.00hrs.
On Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) there were 9 Little Egret, 2 Shelduck, a Gadwall and 2 Yellow Wagtail, two Corn Bunting were on Willerby Carr, 2 Dunlin were on Scalby Lodge Pond and the Scaup was still at Peasholm.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver + 1 north, 2 Fulmar north, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Black-headed Gull, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1 Great Black-backed Gull + 2 north, 1 Sandwich Tern + 9 north, 1 Puffin north and 9 Swallow.
Monday, 25 May 2015
Monday 25th May 2015
Migration watch; 06.15 - 10.00hrs.
There was no sign today of the Temminck's Stint at Scalby Lodge Pond.
On the move (north unless stated) were 28 Fulmar, 5 Manx Shearwater, 1 Grey Heron, 4 Common Scoter, 3 Black-headed Gull south, 2 Common Gull, 5 Great Black-backed Gull, 1 Sandwich Tern + 7 south, 1 Common Tern (the first of the year, at last!!!), 2 Puffin, 2 Sand Martin, 11 Swallow + 5 south, 7 House Martin + 3 south, 3 Jackdaw, 7 Carrion Crow, 4 Goldfinch and 4 Linnet.
Two Eider were on the sea at Long Nab.
There was no sign today of the Temminck's Stint at Scalby Lodge Pond.
On the move (north unless stated) were 28 Fulmar, 5 Manx Shearwater, 1 Grey Heron, 4 Common Scoter, 3 Black-headed Gull south, 2 Common Gull, 5 Great Black-backed Gull, 1 Sandwich Tern + 7 south, 1 Common Tern (the first of the year, at last!!!), 2 Puffin, 2 Sand Martin, 11 Swallow + 5 south, 7 House Martin + 3 south, 3 Jackdaw, 7 Carrion Crow, 4 Goldfinch and 4 Linnet.
Two Eider were on the sea at Long Nab.
Sunday, 24 May 2015
Sunday 24th May 2015
Migration watch; 06.25 - 12.10hrs.
A Temminck's Stint was a top find at Scalby Lodge Pond during the afternoon and gave a little hope for the remainder of May.
It remained there into the evening though often vanished for short periods in the grass.
On the move (south unless stated) were 3 Red-throated Diver, 7 Fulmar + 14 north, 2 Cormorant + 3 north, 2 Little Egret north, 4 Barnacle Geese, 9 Common Scoter + 13 north, 1 Kestrel north, 1 Hobby, 1 Oystercatcher + 1 north, 3 Black-headed Gull + 3 north, 8 Common Gull + 7 north, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 4 Great Black-backed Gull, 51 Sandwich Tern + 9 north, 15 Swift, 1 Sand Martin, 110 Swallow + 8 north, 49 House Martin, 1 Rook, 2 Carrion Crow + 3 north, 1 Tree Sparrow north and 21 Linnet.
Elsewhere an Osprey (the 5th this spring) flew south over Langdale Rigg towards the Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint at 13.45hrs, the Spotted Flycatcher was still at Long Nab, 2 Shoveler, a Dunlin, a Cuckoo and 5 Yellow Wagtail were at Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), 25 Mute Swan, 5 Egyptian Geese, 4 Barnacle Geese and 3 Little Ringed Plover were at Wykeham South Lake, the Bar-tailed Godwit was in North Bay and two pair of Turtle Dove were found in Wykeham Forest.
A Temminck's Stint was a top find at Scalby Lodge Pond during the afternoon and gave a little hope for the remainder of May.
It remained there into the evening though often vanished for short periods in the grass.
On the move (south unless stated) were 3 Red-throated Diver, 7 Fulmar + 14 north, 2 Cormorant + 3 north, 2 Little Egret north, 4 Barnacle Geese, 9 Common Scoter + 13 north, 1 Kestrel north, 1 Hobby, 1 Oystercatcher + 1 north, 3 Black-headed Gull + 3 north, 8 Common Gull + 7 north, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 4 Great Black-backed Gull, 51 Sandwich Tern + 9 north, 15 Swift, 1 Sand Martin, 110 Swallow + 8 north, 49 House Martin, 1 Rook, 2 Carrion Crow + 3 north, 1 Tree Sparrow north and 21 Linnet.
Elsewhere an Osprey (the 5th this spring) flew south over Langdale Rigg towards the Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint at 13.45hrs, the Spotted Flycatcher was still at Long Nab, 2 Shoveler, a Dunlin, a Cuckoo and 5 Yellow Wagtail were at Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), 25 Mute Swan, 5 Egyptian Geese, 4 Barnacle Geese and 3 Little Ringed Plover were at Wykeham South Lake, the Bar-tailed Godwit was in North Bay and two pair of Turtle Dove were found in Wykeham Forest.
Friday 22nd - Saturday 23rd May 2015
Another generally quiet few days.
Friday 22nd;
Migration watch; 08.40 - 10.45hrs.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Cormorant north, 6 Swift north, 42 Swallow + 9 north and 18 House Martin.
The first Honey Buzzard of the year was seen heading west over Harwood Dale early afternoon and a singing Reed Warbler was found in Falsgrave Park.
A Long-eared Bat was seen at Harwood Dale.
Saturday 23rd
Migration watch; 05.55 - 12.55hrs.
It was another slow mornings watch at Long Nab, on the move there (north unless stated) were 39 Fulmar + 9 south, 4 Manx Shearwater, 1 Cormorant + 1 south, 2 Shag, 7 Common Scoter, 1 Oystercatcher south, 3 Dunlin, 1 Black-headed Gull + 8 south, 1 Common Gull + 1 south, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull + 2 south, 2 Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern + 12 south, 1 Puffin south, 3 Sand Martin, 48 Swallow + 35 south, 3 House Martin, 1 Jay, 7 Carrion Crow + 1 south, 2 Goldfinch south and 5 Linnet.
Equally disappointing was the virtual absence of any drift migrants despite the change in conditions, a Spotted Flycatcher was the only bird of note.
Elsewhere 2 Shelduck, 2 Shoveler, 1 female Wigeon, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Wood Sandpiper and 2 Yellow Wagtail were at Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), 2 Turtle Dove were in Staintondale, 3 Garden and 3 Sedge Warbler were on Willerby Carr and the first Nightjar was reported from Wykeham Forest.
Friday 22nd;
Migration watch; 08.40 - 10.45hrs.
On the move (south unless stated) were 1 Cormorant north, 6 Swift north, 42 Swallow + 9 north and 18 House Martin.
The first Honey Buzzard of the year was seen heading west over Harwood Dale early afternoon and a singing Reed Warbler was found in Falsgrave Park.
A Long-eared Bat was seen at Harwood Dale.
Saturday 23rd
Migration watch; 05.55 - 12.55hrs.
It was another slow mornings watch at Long Nab, on the move there (north unless stated) were 39 Fulmar + 9 south, 4 Manx Shearwater, 1 Cormorant + 1 south, 2 Shag, 7 Common Scoter, 1 Oystercatcher south, 3 Dunlin, 1 Black-headed Gull + 8 south, 1 Common Gull + 1 south, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull + 2 south, 2 Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern + 12 south, 1 Puffin south, 3 Sand Martin, 48 Swallow + 35 south, 3 House Martin, 1 Jay, 7 Carrion Crow + 1 south, 2 Goldfinch south and 5 Linnet.
Equally disappointing was the virtual absence of any drift migrants despite the change in conditions, a Spotted Flycatcher was the only bird of note.
Elsewhere 2 Shelduck, 2 Shoveler, 1 female Wigeon, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Wood Sandpiper and 2 Yellow Wagtail were at Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), 2 Turtle Dove were in Staintondale, 3 Garden and 3 Sedge Warbler were on Willerby Carr and the first Nightjar was reported from Wykeham Forest.
Thursday, 21 May 2015
Thursday 21st May 2015
Migration watch; 17.45 - 19.00hrs.
There was no sign today of the Wood Sandpiper at Potter Brompton Carr but seen there were a Little Egret, 2 Shoveler, 2 Teal and a Crossbill north, an unusual site record.
The Scaup was still on Peasholm and a Coot, 4 Grey Heron and a brood of 10 Shelduck were on Johnson's Marsh.
A slow evening at Long Nab, on the move south were 14 Swift, 1 Sand Martin, 2 Swallow and 2 Goldfinch.
There was no sign today of the Wood Sandpiper at Potter Brompton Carr but seen there were a Little Egret, 2 Shoveler, 2 Teal and a Crossbill north, an unusual site record.
The Scaup was still on Peasholm and a Coot, 4 Grey Heron and a brood of 10 Shelduck were on Johnson's Marsh.
A slow evening at Long Nab, on the move south were 14 Swift, 1 Sand Martin, 2 Swallow and 2 Goldfinch.
Tuesday 19th - Wednesday 20th May 2015
A very quiet day on 19th was only marginally beaten on 20th, although the first Wood Sandpiper of the year was found on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) where there was also 2 Little Egret, 2 Shoveler and 2 Teal.
A Red Kite was seen over Scampston, a Ringed Plover was on Harwood Dale Lake, a Bar-tailed Godwit was in North Bay, the Scaup remained on Peasholm Park and a Cuckoo was on Thornton Carr.
A Red Kite was seen over Scampston, a Ringed Plover was on Harwood Dale Lake, a Bar-tailed Godwit was in North Bay, the Scaup remained on Peasholm Park and a Cuckoo was on Thornton Carr.
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| Wood Sandpiper - Potter Brompton Carr - Chris Bradshaw |
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| Bar-tailed Godwit - North Bay - Steve Wignill |
Monday 18th May 2015
Migration watch; 08.00 - 12.00hrs.
On the move (north unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 5 Fulmar + 33 south, 3 Manx Shearwater south, 1 Cormorant, 1 Shag, 2 Shoveler south, 3 Common Scoter, 1 Dunlin, 1 Turnstone, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull south, 2 Great Black-backed Gull + 4 south, 5 Sandwich Tern, 60 Auk sp + 420 south, 1 Puffin + 2 south, 6 Wood Pigeon, 8 Swallow south and 1 House Martin.
In the Long Nab area were 2 Wheatear and a Redstart.
Elsewhere the first 2 Greenshank of the year were seen at Wykeham South Lake as well as 3 Little Egret, the Barnacle Goose, and singles of Ringed Plover, Little Ringed Plover and Whimbrel. A Dunlin was on Scalby Lodge Pond and another was in Cornelian Bay, a Little Egret and a Little Ringed Plover were on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), a Hobby flew south over Burniston, 2 Turtle Dove were at Staintondale and a Cuckoo was at Ravenscar.
Some late news from yesterday, a Dotterel was on Jugger Howe Moor.
On the move (north unless stated) were 1 Red-throated Diver, 5 Fulmar + 33 south, 3 Manx Shearwater south, 1 Cormorant, 1 Shag, 2 Shoveler south, 3 Common Scoter, 1 Dunlin, 1 Turnstone, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull south, 2 Great Black-backed Gull + 4 south, 5 Sandwich Tern, 60 Auk sp + 420 south, 1 Puffin + 2 south, 6 Wood Pigeon, 8 Swallow south and 1 House Martin.
In the Long Nab area were 2 Wheatear and a Redstart.
Elsewhere the first 2 Greenshank of the year were seen at Wykeham South Lake as well as 3 Little Egret, the Barnacle Goose, and singles of Ringed Plover, Little Ringed Plover and Whimbrel. A Dunlin was on Scalby Lodge Pond and another was in Cornelian Bay, a Little Egret and a Little Ringed Plover were on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access), a Hobby flew south over Burniston, 2 Turtle Dove were at Staintondale and a Cuckoo was at Ravenscar.
Some late news from yesterday, a Dotterel was on Jugger Howe Moor.
Sunday, 17 May 2015
Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th May 2015
The 16th passed by rather uneventful with no significant reports.
Migration watch; 09.05 - 11.10hrs.
The 17th was marginally better.
On the move at Long Nab (south unless stated) were 1 Cormorant + 1 north, 2 Black-headed Gull north, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull + 3 north, 6 Great Black-backed Gull + 1 north, 4 Sandwich Tern + 2 north, 3 Swift, 27 Sand Martin, 48 Swallow, 1 House Martin, 2 Carrion Crow north and 4 Linnet.
Elsewhere the first Hobby of the year was seen chasing Hirundines over Folkton, the Barnacle Goose was at Wykeham South Lake, a Dunlin was at Scalby Lodge Pond, a Little Ringed Plover, 2 Curlew and a Lesser Black-backed Gull were on Cayton Carr, a Coot and 2 Shelduck were on Johnson's Marsh, the Scaup was still on Peasholm, a Reed Warbler and 2 Sedge Warbler were at Seamer Tip and a Lesser Whitethroat was new in Crook Ness.
Migration watch; 09.05 - 11.10hrs.
The 17th was marginally better.
On the move at Long Nab (south unless stated) were 1 Cormorant + 1 north, 2 Black-headed Gull north, 1 Lesser Black-backed Gull + 3 north, 6 Great Black-backed Gull + 1 north, 4 Sandwich Tern + 2 north, 3 Swift, 27 Sand Martin, 48 Swallow, 1 House Martin, 2 Carrion Crow north and 4 Linnet.
Elsewhere the first Hobby of the year was seen chasing Hirundines over Folkton, the Barnacle Goose was at Wykeham South Lake, a Dunlin was at Scalby Lodge Pond, a Little Ringed Plover, 2 Curlew and a Lesser Black-backed Gull were on Cayton Carr, a Coot and 2 Shelduck were on Johnson's Marsh, the Scaup was still on Peasholm, a Reed Warbler and 2 Sedge Warbler were at Seamer Tip and a Lesser Whitethroat was new in Crook Ness.
Saturday, 16 May 2015
Friday 15th May 2015
Migration watch; 07.00 - 11.00hrs.
On the move (north unless stated) were 2 Manx Shearwater, 432 Gannet + 186 south, 2 Wigeon, 4 Eider, 2 Common Scoter south, 2 Puffin and 6182 Auk sp + 2132 south.
Elsewhere 2 Egyptian Geese, 1 Teal, 1 Goosander 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Dunlin, 100 Sand Martin, 1 Yellow Wagtail and 2 Reed Warbler were at Wykeham South Lake and a Little Egret, 2 Wigeon, 2 Teal and 8 Yellow Wagtail were on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access).
On the move (north unless stated) were 2 Manx Shearwater, 432 Gannet + 186 south, 2 Wigeon, 4 Eider, 2 Common Scoter south, 2 Puffin and 6182 Auk sp + 2132 south.
Elsewhere 2 Egyptian Geese, 1 Teal, 1 Goosander 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Dunlin, 100 Sand Martin, 1 Yellow Wagtail and 2 Reed Warbler were at Wykeham South Lake and a Little Egret, 2 Wigeon, 2 Teal and 8 Yellow Wagtail were on Potter Brompton Carr (no general access).
Thursday 14th May 2015
Migration watch; 08.45 - 13.00hrs.
Despite searching yesterday's Woodchat Shrike near the Downe Arms at Wykeham had clearly departed during overnight.
On the move (south unless stated) were 2 Manx Shearwater north, 3 Tufted Duck, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Velvet Scoter north, 1 Common Gull and 16 Sandwich Tern.
Elsewhere singles of Wheatear and Willow Warbler plus 2 Whimbrel were grounded at Long Nab and a Common Sandpiper was grounded at Scalby Lodge Pond.
At Potter Brompton Carr (no general access) were 2 Teal, 2 Coot, 1 Wigeon, 1 Little Egret, 1 White Wagtail and 12 Yellow Wagtail and a Pink-footed Goose, a Barnacle Goose, a drake Goosander, 3 Little Ringed Plover and a Dunlin were at Wykeham South Lake.
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| Little Egret - Potter Brompton Carr - Nick Addey |
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