17th February 2019

The weather consisted of largely sunny skies, light/moderate south-south-westerly winds and temperatures reaching 12 degrees C.  A count of 126 Razorbills was the main feature of an otherwise quiet seawatch, whilst a Puffin heading south past RSPB Bempton Cliffs further illustrated that some seabirds were returning to inshore waters.

Two Pink-footed Geese overflew the village, with Thornwick Pools attracting 21 Teal and a Coot. Passerine interest included four Mistle Thrushes at South Dykes, a male Stonechat at South Landing and 49 Linnets near Thornwick; two Chaffinch at the Fog Station perhaps indicated relatively early emigration. 

Short-eared Owl, Lighthouse Grassland, by Alan Walkington (15/2)