A bright day, with a moderate south-westerly wind and temperatures peaking at nine degrees C. Two Little Auks and five Little Gulls flew north during the morning’s seawatch. Four skeins containing a total of 230 Pink-footed Geese flew south, while the Goosander remained on Thornwick Pools and 26 Wigeon on North Marsh. South Dykes attracted two Great Crested Grebes, 90 Common Scoters and 25 Sanderling. The ringtail Hen Harrier continued to tour the outer head. Migrants included three Woodcock, three Chiffchaffs, nine Goldcrests and two Grey Wagtails. A male Black Redstart was discovered at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where a Short-eared Owl was also present.
