7th September 2023

Another foggy day, with a light north-easterly wind pushing a sea fret ashore especially on the northern side of the headland; temperatures resached 18 degrees C by late morning. Seawatching was difficult but was still rewarded with 104 Teal moving south, 18 Sanderling north, seven Arctic Skuas and two Bonxies. Thornwick Pools attracted 27 Teal, two Dunlin, five Ringed Plovers and five Snipe. Passerine migrants included a Pied Flycatcher and eight Siskin.

Notable sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included lone Marsh Harrier and Short-eared Owl, a Common Redstart and two Siskin.

Knot & Turnstone, South Landing, by June & Malcolm Fox