Will Scott

Migration obsessed birder, ornithologist, ringer and nocmigger on the Yorkshire coast (mostly Bempton Cliffs). Studied Ecology at UoL🌱
Also play Trombone.

[ScratchDial @ScratchTrev]

Perfect timing as I arrived at Bempton this morning just minutes after @BirderRich found the Red-flanked Bluetail! Then saw his next find, a Dusky Warbler on cliff top!! Sharp guy! Some good padders to on back of a jam-packed cascade of migrants yesterday!

[Belvide Ringers @Belvide_Ringers]

Sedge Warbler we ringed at Belvide Reservoir #Staffs on 14 August 2024 was found predated in Eleanora's Falcon nest in Canary Islands on 20 September, 2759km away & 37 days later. The Falcons delay breeding to coincide with autumn migration of passerines @_BTO @WestMidBirdClub

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

Some migration magic this evening off @FlamboroughBird! A Wheatear powered south, low over the waves through drizzle, and a Blackap circled the boat in near darkness before continuing SW across Bridlington Bay. Small numbers of waders also moved through the fog.

[Jessie Williamson @jl_williamson]

World’s smallest falcon (22-25 g) and world’s largest hummingbird (~20-26 g). Amazing to see how form matches function. @NMNH

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

A lovely evening on Filey Brigg, in very blustery conditions. Waders, 102 Common Tern, 83 Sandwich, a few Arctics and a Black Tern passed by, along with a Caspian Gull, 2 YL Gull and a Little Egret in off. A freshly arrived Willow Warbler was on Carr Naze. https://t.co/oH3AQ0iqzQ

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

Morning rain produced the first proper autumn arrival @Bempton_Cliffs, headlined by 2 Pied Flycatcher and a Reed Warbler. Other totals include 3 Sedge Warbler, 6 Willow Warbler and 9 Whitethroat. Movement included 22 Golden Plover, 18 Snipe and 2 Med Gulls #Autumn

[Climate Dad @ClimateDad77]

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[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

Five fresh, lemony Willow Warblers dropped into @Bempton_Cliffs this evening. Always an early autumn highlight for me, and hopefully there'll be some larger arrivals over the next month!

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

The seas around @Bempton_Cliffs and @FlamboroughBird are full of juvenile Kittiwakes at the moment, with more fledging every day. Have to be one of the best looking gull plumages!

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

Had an amazing evening watching Nightjars in Wykeham Forest last night. Thankfully the weather has improved for them after a cold, wet start to the breeding season, and it was good to see a fledged juvenile. It won't be long until they start think about to heading south!

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

A hot day @Bempton_Cliffs resulted in an emergence of flying-ants, attracting large numbers of gulls including two Med Gulls. Also a few waders, 2 Marsh Harrier, the first 'autumn' Willow Warbler, fledged Kittiwakes, Minke Whale and an increase in insects (at last).

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

It won't be long until they leave us for another winter, but there were Puffins everywhere @Bempton_Cliffs this evening. Large rafts on the sea presumably involving some non-breeders / prospecting immature birds.

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

Seabird City!

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

Lots of Puffins on the sea around @FlamboroughBird and @Bempton_Cliffs, including a few immature birds with ill-defined bill grooves. Also my first two 'jumplings' making their first swim out to sea!

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

It's not just about birds @Bempton_Cliffs! Some fantastic Hare activity inland of the reserve today. A few birds were moving, including 353 Swift and 81 House Martin.

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

The highlight of a rainy afternoon @Bempton_Cliffs was a very showy, freshly arrived Spotted Flycatcher. Otherwise it was fairly quiet, though small numbers of House Martin and Swift moved ahead of the thunderstorms.

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

Migration has slowed during the recent strong northernlies, though it does allow for a bit of Puffin appreciation. A Manx Shearwater passing offshore was my first here this year.

[Will Scott @WillboneScott]

Cracking day around @Bempton_Cliffs, the highlights being Ortolan Bunting and a #patchGold Nightjar this evening! Also a supporting cast of 4 Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Willow Warbler, Garden Warbler and a trickle of hirundines and Swifts.

[chris gomersall @chrisgomersall1]

Singing Marah warbler Kettleness, in dell behind clifftop cottage, also 2 female red backed shrike in field behind @nybirdnews