The calm weather continued today, with moderate westerly winds and hazy sunshine for most of the day. Temperatures were around average, dropping to freezing by the end of the day. The morning seawatch produced some variety with a Black-throated Diver and a Little Auk. Eight Pomarine Skua was a good day count for December, along with a single Great Skua.
Northcliff Marsh continues to hold the best numbers of freshwater duck on the headland, with 69 Teal counted along with 2 Wigeon and 11 Mallard. Also at Northcliff Marsh, were 2 Stonechat and 2 Peregrine. Thornwick Pool held 2 Water Rail and a single Teal.
West of the Dykes, there were three Short-eared Owls and 12 Corn Buntings at Buckton and pairs of Stonechat at both Bempton and Buckton.
