Brighter than of late, with sunny intervals and light showers, but feeling colder with a high of six degrees in a light/moderate northerly wind. A Great Northern Diver flew south and a drake Goldeneye headed north during the morning seawatch. Elsewhere, the Red-necked Grebe continued in residence below the South Cliffs ranging from Hartendale to Booted Gully. In addition, the two Russian White-fronted Geese appeared at Thornwick once again. A total of 34 Curlew represented an increase and included 27 birds at Hartendale, while an impressive 375 Linnets were split between the cover crop at Beacon Hill and North Marsh.
Three Short-eared Owls, a Woodcock and two Goldcrests were recorded at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
