16th January 2026

Mainly overcast after a misty start to the day. The temperature reached 5°C and the wind a moderate southerly.

A Blackcap visited a Flamborough village garden. Watchers at Bempton Cliffs logged a ringtail Hen Harrier, also seen at Buckton, as well as a Short-eared Owl, 150 Skylarks, three Woodcocks, 20 Snow Buntings and an impressive 250 Corn Buntings.

Snow Bunting, Buckton cliff top (Ian Howard)