Tucked away at the very top of the crown estate field, today marked the first time the lingering Tristis Chiffchaff was seen since the 16th November © Jodie Henderson
4th December
It was yet another unseasonably mild day, but with a distinct feel of fewer migrants around against the backdrop of an ever increasing south-westerly wind. Around the bill, a total of 6 Redwing, 2 Song Thrush, 2 Snipe and 2 Chiffchaff were recorded (1 of which was the ringed Siberian Chiffchaff). At sea, 7 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver, and singles of Great Northern Diver and Black-throated Diver were logged passed the bill. A further 2 Great Northern Divers were present in the harbour alongside 9 Red-Breasted Mergansers and a Black Redstart at the marina. Lastly, the Wheatear remained at Ferrybridge.
