Common Buzzards filled the sky in an amazing sight yesterday @flamboroughbird.bsky.social when early afternoon thermals filled up with raptors . You could be forgiven for thinking you were at Batumi or Tarifa. A minimum of 75 C Buzzards and 4 Red Kites, appearing and dispersing south west quickly.

Barred Warbler @flamboroughbird.bsky.social today.

This from @flamboroughbird.bsky.social Friday appears to be Agonopterix rotundella (Ashen Buff) - (subject to final confirmation) which would be the second Yorkshire record after one in 1986 (also at Flamborough!). Nationally Scarce and apparently relatively few records annually in UK. #teammoth

Red Breasted Flycatcher @flamboroughbird.bsky.social yesterday. Elusive for long periods but showed nicely a few times if you were prepared to wait. The weather system gave expectation but really didn't produce the classic day it was hoped for. Never give up....... #yorkshirebirding

Euchromius ocellea (Silver-spotted Veneer) from Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire VC61 yesterday. A smart looking micro and a rare migrant moth in Yorkshire. New to Flamborough. @flamboroughbird.bsky.social @doublekidney.bsky.social #teammoth @migrantmothuk.bsky.social

A mild cloudy night last night with 320 moths of 45 species which is exceptional for mid-September in the garden. Driffield, East Yorkshire. This smart Choreutis pariana (Apple leaf Skeletonizer) was a nice surprise. #teammoth

Moth numbers and variety way down last night. But any day with one of these is a good day. My fifth in the last three weeks in the garden, Driffield, East Yorkshire VC61. #teammoth @doublekidney.bsky.social

Nephopterix angustella (Spindle Knot-horn) from the garden last night, Driffield, East Yorkshire VC61. Mainly found in southern England and not particularly common anywhere but seems to be increasing records recently in some areas. It is still rare in Yorkshire. #teammoth

Up to ten Minke Whales with periodic feeding frenzies @flamboroughbird.bsky.social on Thursday included a small calf. Quite a variation in dorsal fin shape and plenty of blows as very active. The blows are usually weak and faint but seem much more visible and strong when very actively feeding.

A juvenile Caspian Gull @flamboroughbird.bsky.social today. Several different birds have been around for a month now. Seawatch today had adult Long Tailed Skua mobbing a Bonxie, 3 Roseate Tern, Black Tern + a variety of other Duck, Terns and Gulls. @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

A subtly smart micro from the garden last night. Ptocheuusa paupella (Pale Seedhead Moth). At 5mm you do need a lens to appreciate it. Driffield, East Yorkshire. A very local species in Yorkshire. #teammoth @doublekidney.bsky.social

Light Knot Grass to light, Driffield, East Yorkshire last night. Quite late in the year I think and has wandered quite a distance from it's favoured acid moorland/heath. Very few VC61 records. #teammoth @doublekidney.bsky.social

Silver Washed Fritillary @flamboroughbird.bsky.social today. Quite a tatty individual and presumably come some distance. A first record for the observatory area. Also 2 Clouded Yellow today at the lighthouse. Seems to have been a bit of an influx in Yorkshire recently. @bcyorkshire.bsky.social

A trio of large shearwaters today @flamboroughbird.bsky.social in a brisk northerly. A couple of Great and a single Cory's. Always nice when you can at least get a photo in context, from land, as this Great Shearwater came close for everyone to see.

A spectacular looking bird in flight @flamboroughbird.bsky.social yesterday was this Juvenile European Swallow. (Evidently with the gene mutation known as 'Brown') looking bleached white with the sun overall as it hawked the cliff edge.

Loxostege sticticalis (Mugwort Pearl) to light last night, VC61 Driffield, East Yorkshire. @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @doublekidney.bsky.social #teammoth

Oblique Carpet amongst 827 moths of 110 species last night in the garden. Mere Wainscot, Ancylosis oblitella (Saltmarsh Knot-horn), Bordered Beauty and Ptychloromoides aeriferana (Yellow Larch Tortrix) also nice to see.VC61, Driffield, East Yorkshire. #teammoth @doublekidney.bsky.social

A very warm and muggy night. 125 species and a couple of micros to confirm. Highlight was Lunar Spotted Pinion to MV light. Driffield, East Yorkshire. Very few Yorkshire records. @doublekidney.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social #teammoth @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Scarce Silver Lines is relatively common but it certainly is a 'looker'. Don't see too many and was new for the garden this week, Driffield, East Yorkshire. #teammoth @bcyorkshire.bsky.social

Epiblema turbidana (Butterbur Root-borer) Driffield, East Yorkshire.(subject to final confirmation). Nationally Scarce and only a single Yorkshire record in 10 years. Usually closely associated with the foodplant; nearest Butterbur (plant) is a few miles away. #teammoth @bcyorkshire.bsky.social

One of two Red-tipped Clearwing from the garden yesterday. Driffield, East Yorkshire. #teammoth @bcyorkshire.bsky.social

2 Aethes tesserana (very few Yorkshire records) came to MV light @flamboroughbird.bsky.social last night along with over 120 species and numbers of moths in the high hundreds. Finally packed up the lights at 3.30am. Just need some sleep now! #teammoth

A major influx of Red Veined Darters today across the headland @flamboroughbird.bsky.social . A minimum of 62 of which the majority were males but with at least 10 pairs in tandem and ovipositing. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

As if Privet Hawk Moth wasn't interesting enough being the largest resident British Hawk Moth and that amazing pink and black abdomen, with 'stripey' hind wings and well camouflaged at rest.....it has a scary masked face pattern on its back. Driffield. VC61. @bcyorkshire.bsky.social #teammoth

When there are few birds to look at at this time of year I turn to the insects. Finally a few 'dragons'. Red Veined Darter, Four Spotted chaser and Emperor today and a good emergence of 'Damsels' @flamboroughbird.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

Corn Bunting used to be a common breeder @flamboroughbird.bsky.social They have all but disappeared in recent years. This was a lone singing bird this morning.

They may not be rare but they are stunning. Small Elephant Hawk Moth from the garden. Driffield, East Yorkshire. #teammoth @bcyorkshire.bsky.social

148 of 50 species last night in the garden and some very wet egg boxes. This Pale Oak Beauty was 'the pick', a rare moth in Yorkshire and only a handful before in VC61. Driffield, East Yorkshire. #teammoth @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @doublekidney.bsky.social

There's been a large influx & presence of Red Admiral and Painted Lady over the past 10 days @flamboroughbird.bsky.social Over a hundred Red Admirals and 20-30 Painted Lady some days despite cold northerly winds. Painted Lady here from yesterday. @bcyorkshire.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social

A flash of colour out of the corner of my eye whilst driving along the lighthouse road just before 6.00am, a screech of brakes and leapt out of the car in the middle of the road to see a Bee-eater was sat on wires a short distance away. It only stayed a few minutes @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

A rather smart looking Lime Hawk Moth from the garden yesterday. Driffield, East Yorkshire. #teammoth @bcyorkshire.bsky.social

Not many birds today @flamboroughbird.bsky.social but an arrival of Red Admirals (130+) and a few Painted Lady and a Hummingbird Hawk Moth. A fine pair of Garganey rounded off another pleasant if quiet day.

Buttoned Snout from a garden near Norwich a few days ago. Relatively common in Norfolk but a new species for me (we don't get them in Yorkshire) and showing that thoracic crest of scales really well. #teammoth @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social

Moth Trapping east of Norwich a couple of days ago and amongst 53 species were a couple of nationally scarce species. Flame Wainscot and Reed Dagger although The Broads area is a stronghold for both. #teammoth @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social

Squacco Heron - Buckenham Marshes flew across water meadow and landed out of sight approx 52.590417,1.478805 viewed from river bank. No further sign for 20 mins @rarebirder.bsky.social

Waders in summer plumage are very smart looking birds I am sure you agree. These Bar Tailed Godwit from this earlier this week @flamboroughbird.bsky.social #yorkshirebirding

Its many, many years since I saw my last Spotted Crake @flamboroughbird.bsky.social so ending today with this one at Thornwick Pool was rather nice.

Good to see a spring Yellow Browed Warbler today @flamboroughbird.bsky.social and a good mix of birds including Blue Headed Wagtail, Goshawk, Ring Ouzel and Spotted Crake. #yorkshirebirding

Recently in Southern Turkey and watched an overgrown plot in the centre of a huge built up high rise town resort. Amazing how migrants always find a patch of green amongst the concrete barren buildings. Barred, Eastern Bonelli's, Eastern Orphean and Ruppell's Warblers all in good numbers.

Migrant action in Southern Turkey previous couple of weeks. Incl Pipits, Warblers, Wagtails, Shrikes, Wheatears, Flycatchers and Herons heading along and hitting the coast in v high numbers in patchy rain. Nice residents as well. Collared Fly,Finch's Wheatear,Masked Shrike,Middle Sp Woodpecker here.

I don't see these every year. Dyseriocrania subpurpurella (Common Spring Jewel) At just 6mm a hand lens needed to appreciate that hairy front end and bejewelled wings. From the garden Driffield, East Yorkshire a couple of nights ago. #teammoth @bcyorkshire.bsky.social

A fly through Purple Heron today @flamboroughbird.bsky.social and a nice scattering of Wheatears, Redstarts, Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs. A smart 'Channel' Wagtail also made for a pleasant day albeit in a strong cold wind. #yorkshirebirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

A respectable 54 of 18 species last night in the garden, Driffield, East Yorkshire with Diamond back moth and a real surprise. Blossom Underwing with only a handful of Yorkshire records. Presumably a migrant @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @doublekidney.bsky.social @bcyorkshire.bsky.social #teammoth

Always think spring is nearly here when White Wagtail, Firecrest and Hooded Crow start appearing. Today @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

Firecrest @flamboroughbird.bsky.social today, always nice to see.

Relatively few records this early in Yorkshire of Diamond-back Moth (Plutella xylostella) which is essentially a migrant. My earliest before last night was 3rd May. Interestingly a dark form as well. Driffield. E.Yorks to MV light. #teammoth @doublekidney.bsky.social

A pristine Twin-spotted Quaker and a Red Chestnut. Just a couple of 68 moths of 17 species from the garden this morning. Best night so far this year for moths but a little unpleasant sorting the trap in the pouring rain. Driffield, E Yorks. #teammoth

Ever present and increasing in number for several years now in the lower River Hull valley. One of six Cattle Egret in the rain this morning accompanying the Sheep and Horses. A few starting to show signs of breeding plumage #yorkshirebirding

Don't see these too often in East Yorkshire so nice to see a couple of local Hawfinch. Managed a half decent action shot. #yorkshirebirding

First mothing session away from the garden this year, in mixed woodland - VC62. Clear skies and temperature dropped quickly but 14 Yellow Horned (photo) and similar numbers of PB Beauty and March Moth, Chestnut, Engrailed and a single Tortricodes alternella. #teammoth @bcyorkshire.bsky.social