Yorkshire (and indeed British) birders were thrown into frenzy late Sunday (14^th October 2018) afternoon when a swift with a white rump was discovered hawking over Hornsea Mere. Initially it was thought to be a Pacific Swift but closer study and photographs confirmed it to be the first ever British record of White-rumped Swift. Whilst a number of birders managed to see the bird late Sunday, sadly it had disappeared the next day leaving hundreds of disappointed would be admirers. Although the record will be heavily scrutinised by the relevant authorities we do not envisage a problem with acceptance of this bird and have thus decided to allow it to be counted for the purpose of the Yorkshire Listers League  (should the record eventually fail to make the grade then of course it would have to be removed). White-rumped Swift should be added to your Yorkshire Listers League list after Little Swift.  If you were one of those fortunate enough to connect with it then please let us know so we can add it to your tally.  

The new email address to submit your additions or request a copy of the list is yorkshirebirding1@gmail.com

White-rumped Swift, Hornsea Mere, October 2018 - John Hewitt