There was as a strong passage of Bar-tailed Godwits across England in the third week of April, presumably due to blustery northeasterly winds tiring birds as they crossed overland to the east coast. Several were seen in the York area including some small groups. I caught up with this female on the Low Grounds at Wheldrake on the 20th, and then found two males on the 23rd at Aughton Ings. There were also lots of Little Gulls moving at the time, but apart from York's biggest ever flock (61 at Poppleton), not many turned up round here and I failed to see any.
Barwit at the Low Grounds
Barwits at Aughton Ings
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