South-westerly winds strengthened during an overcast day, with occasional light rain and temperatures that peaked at 11 degrees C. A Red-necked Grebe that flew north during the morning’s seawatch represented the first of the year. Additional seawatch records included 11 Goosanders and 41 Golden Plovers flying south; 22 Purple Sandpipers were also in residence below the Fog Station.
A notable feature of recent days has been a northerly movement of Pink-footed Geese from their Humber roost to feed on fields on the northern side of the headland, especially west of the Dykes; a total of 2025 ‘Pinkies’ were recorded arriving early morning, with a return soon after dusk. A Little Egret flew south past the outer head, where a Jay, seven Twite, six Snow Buntings, a Lapland Bunting and one Corn Bunting were present.
