1088 Sandwich Terns on the seawatch, also Green Sandpiper, Little, 4 Mediterranean, Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls, Spotted Flycatcher still, 5 Quail on the outer head with 6 more at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/4t...

4th August 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

The weather consisted of sunny intervals, occasional and very light showers, a light/moderate easterly wind and high of 21 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included 162 Oystercatchers, 18 Whimbrel and 2...

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Saltmarsh Plume (Agdistis bennetii) @flamboroughbird.bsky.social VC61 yesterday. Very few records away from the Spurn area in Yorkshire although there have been a few inland also in the last few days. @bcyorkshire.bsky.social #teammoth @doublekidney.bsky.social

The gulling continued with Mediterranean, Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls in numbers, Common,Arctic and Sandwich Terns on the seawatch with Arctic Skua also. 3 Quail, Greenshank and Green Sandpipers while autumn hinted with Pied Flycatcher and Redstart. flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/3r...

3rd August 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

A moderate easterly wind established during a largely sunny day with temperatures reaching 22 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included four Teal, 78 Common Scoters, 99 Oystercatchers, four Arctic Terns...

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3 Caspian, Mediterranean and a Yellow-legged Gull at Cattlemere, 3 singing Quail near Old Fall, Cuckoo and Spotted Flycatcher. 4 Quail and Hobby at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/2n...

2nd August 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Sunny throughout with temperatures only reaching 20 degrees C as an onshore easterly established. Three juvenile Caspian Gulls, a juvenile Yellow-legged Gull and a juvenile Mediteranean Gull were reco...

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25 Mediterranean, 4 Caspian and 1 Yellow-legged made up the larid interest, also Hobby, 11 Willow Warbler plus 3 Quail plus a further 6 in the Bempton area. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/1s...

1st August 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

The month opened with sunny intervals, a light/moderate westerly wind and high of 23 degrees C. A record-breaking 25 Mediterranean Gulls (24 juvs, one second-summer) flew north, while larid interest w...

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5 Caspian Gull at Cattlemere, Green Sandpiper at Thornwick Pools, Spotted Flycatchers at Old Fall, a Grasshopper Warbler, Short-eared Owl and 4 Quail on the outer head plus 2 more at Buckton/RSPB Bempton with Marsh Harrier and Merlin also. flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/31...

31st July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Sunny intervals, light variable winds and a high of 21 degrees C. The Cattlemere rocks hosted five juvenile Caspian Gulls, a Little Egret, four Eider, two Dunlin and nine Whimbrel. Elsewhere, Thornwic...

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11 Mediterranean Gull and Arctic Skua on the seawatch, Cuckoo on the outer head and Speeton, 3 Quail and another at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/30...

30th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Light, variable winds, some sunny intervals and a high of 23 degrees C. Eleven juvenile Mediterranean Gulls flew north during a morning seawatch that also featured an Arctic Skua. Three Quail continue...

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Sandwich Terns, Arctic Skuas and Minke Whale on the seawatch with 5 Quail calling, Merlin, Marsh Harrier and Whimbrel. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/29...

29th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Another warm day, with temperatures reaching 27 degrees C by midday under sunny skies; a cooling onshore breeze subsequently provided relief in the afternoon. Seawatch highlights included five Golden ...

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9 Quail calling across the recording area, 2 Arctic Skua, Eider, Dunlin and Green Sandpiper on the outer head. Marsh Harrier at RSPB Bempton and 4 more at Buckton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/28...

28th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

A hot day, with sunny intervals, a moderate south-west wind and maximum of 29 degrees C. Quail again featured strongly, with four calling on the outer head, one at Mid Dykes, three at Bempton Cliffs a...

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The Black Stork seen in the morning until it flew off at midday. Merlin and Mediterranean Gull off the head while Hobby and Spotted Flycatchers were at Old Fall. 2 Quail still calling while 300 Swifts were over Marton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/26...

26th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Generally overcast, with a moderate westerly veering northerly, occasional showers interspersed with sunny intervals and a high of 22 degrees C. The juvenile Black Stork presumably roosted in the Mick...

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Black Stork west over Sewerby beach and lost to view. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Please note re Black Stork-there is no access to any private land to view the bird when not in flight. Only view from North Marine Road or Lighthouse Road @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Black Stork in flight then dropped into Micklemires area. View north marine road. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Black Stork in flight then dropped into Micklemires area. View north marine road. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

A Black Stork that toured the outer head during the day was today’s highlight also Mediterranean, Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls on the seawatch, Dunlin at Thornwick Pools and a Hobby over the village. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/25...

25th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Mainly overcast, with occasional sunny intervals, a high of 24 degrees C and, importantly, a blustery westerly wind. The latter was responsible for pushing a headline-grabbing juvenile Black Stork ont...

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Black Stork gave a close flypast over lighthouse road this afternoon @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

Black Stork very briefly in flight again behind Micklemires viewed from North Marine Road then landed out of sight @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Black Stork in flight above Lighthouse caravan park then dropped into micklemires at 4pm , view from north marine road @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Today's juvenile Black Stork at Flamborough. Mostly wandering around the Outer Head, often very low down. @flamboroughbird.bsky.social #YorkshireBirding #RareBirdsUK

Black Stork again in flight over Ocean View farm from lighthouse road @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Black Stork south past RSPB Bempton then outer head into Bridlington bay at 10.55 @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Seawatch highlights included Caspian & Yellow-legged Gull, Arctic Skua and Mediterranean Gull. Outer head held Short-eared Owl, Red Kite, Quail and juvenile Cuckoo. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/24...

24th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

A sunny and warm day, with light/moderate westerly winds and a maximum of 26 degrees C. Seawatch records included juvenile Yellow-legged Gull and juvenile Caspian Gull together with five Great Crested...

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2 Sooty & 18 Manx Shearwaters, Yellow-legged Gull , Arctic Skua and a Sunfish on the seawatching, Spotted Flycatchers with Hobby and Willow Warbler at Ild Fall. 3 Quail on the outer head and 3 more at Buckton with Tree Pipit also. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/22...

22nd July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

The weather followed a similar pattern of late, with overcast skies and occasional light drizzle preceding sunshine; light northerly winds once again and a high of 20 degrees C. Seawatch highlights in...

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14 Mediterranean Gulls, 2 Caspian Gulls, 4 Arctic Tern, 256 Sandwich Tern and 2 Arctic Skua the seawatch highlights. Quail, Hobby, 13 Whimbrel and 5 Willow Warbler plus 4 Purple Hairstreak on the outer head, 3 Marsh Harrier at RSPB Bempton flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/21...

21st July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

The day ended with sunny skies after an overcast start; there were light northerly winds and temperatures reached 19 degrees C. A record-breaking 14 juvenile Mediterranean Gulls flying north were a pa...

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The years first Sooty Shearwater along with Caspian Gull, 621 Sandwich Terns, 2 Arctic Skua, Bonxie and 42 Manx Shearwaters on the seawatch, Green Sandpiper at Thornwick Pools also Quail and Spotted Flycatcher. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/20...

20th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Sunny, with light onshore winds and a peak of 21 degrees C. Seawatching produced the year’s first Sooty Shearwater, a Blue Fulmar, the first juvenile Caspian Gull of the season, a flock of 16 Whimbrel...

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A nice selection of butterflies yesterday @flamboroughbird.bsky.social Gatekeeper - still scarce here and only very small numbers regular at a specific site, Painted Lady and White Letter Hairstreak. Despite a cooling northerly breeze, shelter held 15 species of butterfly. @bcyorkshire.bsky.social

Seawatching again the order of the day with 115 Oystercatchers, Arctic & Sandwich Terns, Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Little Gull, 2 Bonxie, 71 Manx Shearwater and 3660 Puffins north while a Spotted Flycatcher was on the land. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/18...

18th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Overcast until mid-afternoon, with a blustery northerly wind and high of 18 degrees C. Attention focused on seawatching which was rewarded with: 115 Oystercatchers south, 35 Arctic Terns north, 82 San...

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Seawatching produced Black Guillemot, 4950 Puffin, Blue Fulmar, 2 Yellow-legged Gull, Red-breasted Merganser and Arctic Skua while a Cory’s Shearwater was seen in the evening. Both Quail and Bonxie were seen at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/17...

17th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

A northerly wind strengthened during the day; overcast at first, with sunny intervals from late morning and a high of 19 degrees C. These were essentially seawatch conditions, and oft said, the season...

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Agonopterix rotundella, the Ashen Buff, a Nationally scarce moth, one Yorkshire record in 1986. Last year I found one at the same location as the first, Flamborough Head. Yesterday I found another, same place @flamboroughbird.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social #teammoth @doublekidney.bsky.social

An interesting seawatch with Common Scoters, Arctic & Sandwich Terns, Manx Shearwaters, 2 Arctic Skua and 17 Black-tailed Godwits. Quail, Whimbrel and Black Redstart all featured with Marsh Harrier and Bonxie at rspb Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/16...

16th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Light northerly winds throughout; an overcast morning preceded brighter skies, while temperatures reached 20 degrees C. The morning seawatch was rewarded with 126 Common Scoters, 32 Arctic Terns, 73 S...

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A Brown Booby at RSPB Bempton today’s highlight with bonxie and Quail also 2 more singing Quail on the outer head with q Hobby. Seawatching drew 32 Manx Shearwater, Arctic Skua and 1503 Puffins. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/14...

14th July 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

A blustery northerly wind, relatively cloudy skies and a high of 17 degrees C. The undoubted highlight was the discovery of an immature Brown Booby at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Photographed off Breil Nook ...

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