A relatively overcast day, with light/moderate south-west winds and temperatures peaking at ten degrees C. Single pale-bellied and dark-bellied Brent Geese flew south during the morning’s seawatch along with three Eider, while 293 Fulmars and a Blue Fulmar moved north; five Bottlenose Dolphins that swam past the headland represented an unusual mid-winter record.
The Bittern again roosted at Thornwick Pools and three Barnacle Geese were near Micklemires. The Firecrest reappeared in trees on the edge of the South Dykes car park, where flock of 70 Lapwing, two Nuthatch and a Chiffchaff were recorded. Another Chiffchaff frequented Hartendale, while four Siskin appeared nearby at South Landing.
