12th February 2020

A sunny day, with strong westerly winds and temperatures peaking at seven degrees C. The seawatch was relatively quiet, although five Eiders flew north and 155 Cormorants were offshore. On the headland wildfowl interest included two Mute Swans at Thornwick Pools, two Pink-footed Geese and the Russian White-fronted Goose. A Short-eared Owl was seen at Thornwick Pools, where the long-staying Grey Phalarope also remained. RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted another three Short-eared Owls during the afternoon. Sewerby Hall Gardens attracted three Treecreepers, four Coal Tits and 12 Long-tailed Tits.

Mute Swans, Thornwick Pools, by Craig Thomas