Although it remains fairly early in the autumn seawatching season, the past couple of days have been pleasantly productive. The highlight on Monday was a cracking adult Long-tailed Skua moving south just beyond the near flags affording nice views. Bonxie and two Arctic Skuas were also noted along with a steady trickle of Manx Shearwaters. A couple of flocks of Whimbrel were also seen moving south, whist as Nick and I headed back to the car park a flock of three Ruff! Such a sighting at many locations probably wouldn't be that notable, but this was the first flock that either of us could remember seeing here.
Tuesday was a little slower, but A close Balearic Shearwater was very welcome, whilst the first Little Gull in the area this year at last appeared with an adult amongst the Kittiwake flocks. Waders were again a feature with a Grey Plover, a few Knot, Sanderling and a decent passage of Oystercatchers. News from Steve Hey that there were two Ruff on Johnson's Marsh meant that we popped in there and for once in the Scarborough area there was an opportunity to enjoy grounded waders! So, a few pics were in order...
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