It was a relatively bright day with variable amounts of cloud, a light south-westerly wind and temperatures reaching nine degrees C. Highlights of the morning’s seawatch were three Brent Geese, three Goldeneye, two Sooty Shearwaters, a Little Gull and five Little Auks flying north; a Mediterranean Gull went south.
Whilst there was no sign of the Taiga Flycatcher, the Red-flanked Bluetail remained in South Landing where it showed well at times. North Marsh/Thornwick Pools shared eight Wigeon, 115 Teal and 62 Mallards between them, with a Water Rail in residence at the latter site. Two Long-tailed Ducks lingered off Old Fall, 104 Common Scoters and four Goldeneye were off South Dykes, whilst seven Woodcock were also located on the outer head. Passerine interest included the Eastern Lesser Whitethroat and the Siberian Chiffchaff near the Lighthouse, two Ring Ouzels, 154 Blackbirds, 130 Fieldfare, 125 Redwing, six Goldcrests, two Grey Wagtails, six Brambling, 388 Siskins, four Lesser Redpolls and three Snow Buntings. In addition, a Jay frequented Sewerby Gardens.
