20th January 2020

The weather consisted of prolonged sunny intervals, light westerly winds and temperatures that peaked at seven degrees C. During the morning’s seawatch, five Eider and 23 Red-throated Divers flew south. Passerine interest included 50 Magpies, a Mistle Thrush, 25 Reed Buntings (Thornwick) and seven Corn Buntings. Four Short-eared Owls frequented RSPB Bempton Cliffs during the afternoon. 

Short-eared Owl, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, by Kevin Groocock