A relatively bright day, with moderate westerly winds gradually dropping in strength and temperatures reaching seven degrees C. It was another quiet seawatch although a Great Northern Diver flew south. With a replenishing water table, the headland’s freshwaters continued to attract good numbers of waterfowl: two Whooper Swans, five Mute Swans, a Little Grebe, a record-breaking 273 Teal and 44 Wigeon were present. Wader interest included six Lapwing, 39 Curlew, eight Snipe and a Woodcock. The calmer conditions led by six Barn Owls hunting during the daylight hours, but much more unusual, a Little Owl was located on the outer head. The over-wintering Kingfisher remained, while 196 Linnets represented a good mid-winter tally. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Little Egret moving south-east, another two Barn Owls and a flock of 115 Linnets.
