The weather consisted of light westerly winds, sunny intervals, especially during the morning and temperatures reached eight degrees C. A northerly movement of Pink-footed Geese was a notable feature: a total of 890 birds flew over the headland. Seawatching was also rewarded by a Goldeneye flying south and 148 Kittiwakes moving north. The year’s first two Puffins returned to RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
The discovery of an unseasonal Richard’s Pipit in the cliff top field immediately east of North Landing provided the day’s highlight. Other notable sightings included the Russian White-fronted Goose, 87 Teal, a Chiffchaff, a Grey Wagtail, 53 Rock Pipits, four Scandinavian Rock Pipits, the re-appearance of the Black Redstart at the Fog Station and 17 Snow Buntings.
