26th December 2021

Overcast with light rain, a moderate/strong south-easterly wind and temperatures that reached six degrees C. Two Brent Geese flew south during the morning’s seawatch together with two Shelduck and five Eider heading in the opposite direction. Two Goldeneye remained in the Thornwick area. There was evidence of an influx of thrushes at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, with ten Song Thrush, four Redwing and 21 Blackbirds; seven Corn Buntings were also recorded at the reserve.

Goldeneyes, Thornwick Pools, by Brett Richards
Linnets, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, by Phil Buxton