12th February 2026

Another day with overcast skies and light rain. The moderate north-easterly pegged the temperature at 4°C.

Thirty Red-throated Divers were the main highlight from seawatching.

Sixty Russian White-fronted Geese flew in to roost on the Outer Head at dusk, in addition to one on the Golf Course and another seven over the Bowling Green during the morning. Nine Woodcock were found at South Landing and a further three took evening flights over Bempton Lane. Other sightings included two Shoveler, three Gadwall and five Redwings.

West of Danes Dyke, three White-fronted Geese fed on fields near mid-Dykes, presumably part of the flock roosting on the Outer Head. There were 52 Fieldfares in Bempton village and three Woodcocks at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

Woodcock, Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Alan Walkington)