8th January 2026

A skein of 311 Pink-footed Geese flew north-west over the village mid-afternoon. Thornwick Lakes attracted a Shoveler and two Tufted Ducks. Notable sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included 120 Pink-footed Geese, 28 Lapwings, a Woodcock, one Redwing and 16 Snow Buntings.

Shoveler, Thornwick Lakes, by Brett Richards