3rd December 2022

A mainly cloudy day with a moderate east-north-east wind and a maximum temperature of 8°C although feeling colder.

Two Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 82 Eiders, 70 Little Gulls, single Manx Shearwater, Arctic Skua and Bonxie were all logged at the Fog Station but the main attraction was 16 Little Auks.

The two juvenile Whooper Swans remained near North Moor Farm while nearby, at Thornwick there was a Water Rail and 53 Teal.

Bempton Cliffs RSPB retained its Ring Ouzel as well as a ringtail Hen Harrier and Woodcock.

Ring Ouzel, Bempton Cliffs RSPB by James Atkinson
Ring Ouzel, Bempton Cliffs RSPB by Will Scott