25th January 2025

After yesterday’s storm it was a much quieter day weatherwise. Mainly sunny with light to moderate south-westerly winds and a maximum temperature of 7°C.

Seawatching was subdued with an Eider and 26 Red-throated Divers being the most notable sightings.

After being missing for a while, three Tufted Ducks returned to Thornwick Lakes with 81 Teal nearby at Thornwick Pools. Bempton Cliffs RSPB continued to host a Woodcock and a Water Rail, other sightings included 14 Teal, two Golden Plover, a Purple Sandpiper, 24 Red-throated Divers and six Corn Buntings.

Fulmar, Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Alan Walkington)