15th January 2026

A dreary, overcast day with a maximum temperature of 6°C. The wind was a light southerly.

A count of 574 Linnets at Northcliff Marsh was notable and a Water Rail was present near Thornwick Roost. Two Short-eared Owls were hunting at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

Short-eared Owl, Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Mark Isaacs)