25th February 2017

A relatively bright day, with light north-westerly winds. Seawatching highlights included two Long-tailed Ducks flying north, a Pochard and two Eider south, 734 Fulmars north, a Blue Fulmar heading in the same direction, with a Bonxie moving south.

The sea between South Landing and South Dykes attracted 38 Red-throated Divers, six Great Crested Grebes, two Long-tailed Ducks, three Eider and two Goldeneye. Additional sightings included three Stonechats and a Scandinavian Rock Pipit.

West of the Dykes, Bempton Cliffs RSPB hosted three Short-eared Owls and 76 Corn Buntings.

‘sinensis’ Cormorant, North Cliffs, by Brett Richards