23rd February 2022

The weather consisted of sunny intervals and a strong south-westerly wind, with temperatures peaking at 11 degrees C. A total of 125 Pink-footed Geese flew north-west over the headland, while 36 Teal remained on Thornwick Pools. Two Short-eared Owls continued to hunt cliff top fields at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, a pod of 15 Bottlenose Dolphins swam south-east there, while 12 Lapland Buntings remained in cliff top stubble at nearby Buckton.

Stonechat, South Landing, by June & Malcolm Fox