1st February 2022

A relatively warm sunny day, with a moderate westerly breeze. The days highlight pertained to a Red Kite, initially seen at RSPB Bempton, the bird flew east and spent some time off the Fog Station during the late morning. The Black Redstart remained around High Stacks. Wildfowl totals included the lingering Mute Swan, 17 Wigeon, 156 Teal and two Tufted Duck. Sea watch counts included two Shelduck, Eider, nine Common Scoter, 32 Red-throated Diver and 35 Kittiwake.

Tufted Duck, Thornwick Pools by Andrew Allport