11th January 2024

Overcast once more, with blustery north-north-east winds and temperatures reaching six degrees C. A Black-throated Diver that flew north was the highlight of a seawatch that also witnessed a pod of 15 Bottlenose Dolphins moving south, while 306 Grey Seals were hauled out on the outer head. Land-based sightings included five Woodcock, 15 Redwing and 65 Snow Buntings, the latter along the North Cliffs west of Thornwick.

Notable sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Water Rail, one Woodcock and two Short-eared Owls.

Snow Bunting, North Cliffs, by Andrew Allport