23rd January 2024

An overcast day, with spells of rain, a blustery south-south-west wind that strengthened during daylight hours and a top temperature of 12 degrees C. The Thornwick area hosted two Mute Swans, 53 Teal, two Tufted Ducks, 17 Coot and a Little Grebe. More unusual, a flock of 34 Lapwings overflew the outer head.

Short-eared Owl, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, by Dan Howe