6th March 2020

The weather consisted of light northerly winds, sunny intervals and temperatures that reached seven degrees C. During the morning seawatch, three Eiders, 368 Kittiwakes and a Puffin flew north. 

Wildfowl interest on the headland included the Russian White-fronted Goose, five Pink-footed Geese, 27 Wigeon and 60 Teal. Two Grey Partridges were located near North Landing, whilst two Red Kites initially seen over there eventually flew south past the Fog Station. The Richard’s Pipit remained at North Landing, with four Chiffchaffs, four Stonechats, five Scandinavian Rock Pipits, 18 Corn Buntings and six Snow Buntings in residence. Two Short-eared Owls frequented RSPB Bempton Cliffs once again.

Red Kite, North Landing, by Craig Thomas
Snow Bunting, South Cliffs, by Mark Pearson