Another day of strong south-westerly winds, overcast, with spells of rain. Seawatching highlights included a Sooty Shearwater heading north, a Jack Snipe flying in off the sea, with three Bonxies and six Arctic Skuas flying south.
Seventy Pink-footed Geese flew south, a Little Egret fed on the beach at South Dykes and three Ruff again frequented the flash along Water Lane. The day’s main feature was an influx of Goldcrests, with birds well distributed: a garden on the outer head attracted 15, with ten in just one garden in the village; 12 were also at Old Fall to give an indication of just how many must have been present across the headland. A Yellow-browed Warbler remained in residence in one garden in the village.
Bempton Cliffs RSPB attracted a Tawny Owl, a Yellow-browed Warbler, four Chiffchaffs, 15 Goldcrests, a Wheatear and six Lesser Redpolls.
