1st August 2015

Light to moderate south-westerlies and sunny intervals featured throughout most of the day, with heavy showers during the late afternoon. During an evening seawatch, three Manx Shearwaters, four Eiders, 64 Sandwich, five Common and a single Arctic Tern flew north, with the Bonxie still in residence. A juvenile Yellow-legged Gull was on the beach at Sewerby, where there were also seven Common Tern and a Whimbrel.

Thornwick Pools attracted single Grey Heron and Little Egret, three Teal, one Ruff, three Dunlin and a Common Sandpiper. A Wheatear, two Grey Wagtails and a Willow Warbler were nearby.

Buckton Ponds also hosted Little Egret and Grey Heron.

Swallow, by Andrew Allport
Swallow, by Andrew Allport