A bright day with prolonged sunny intervals, but cold – temperatures reaching a mere three degrees C and feeling colder still in a moderate westerly wind. Thornwick Lakes attracted a Mute Swan, a Pink-footed Goose, two Tufted Ducks, two Goldeneye and a Golden Plover, whilst 132 Teal frequented nearbyThornwick Pools. Two Water Rails were still present on the outer head and the Siberian Chiffchaff at Thornwick. RSPB Bempton Cliffs continued to play host to three Short-eared Owls.
