20th January 2026

A fresh south-south-easterly brought variable cloud cover and a maximum temperature of 8°C.

A flock of 34 Russian White-fronted Geese flew over Northcliff Marsh and a further six were at Michlemires. Lapwings were also moving with 93 passing south over the Outer Head. Other sightings included 33 Woodcocks, a Jack Snipe at Thornwick Pools and 14 Great Crested Grebes off High Stacks.

About 20 Snow Buntings continued their stay at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where there was also four Woodcock, a Short-eared Owl, 34 Lapwings and a flock of about 150 Corn Buntings.

Russian White-fronted Geese, Outer Head (Andrew Allport)