12th March 2026

A south-south-westerly gale blew all day. The temperature rose to 13°C as rain arrived early evening.

An adult Mediterranean Gull and a Red-breasted Merganser were the pick of the seawatch. A Pink-footed Goose sat on the sea in Selwicks Bay. Overnight, flocks of Common Scoters were heard passing over Flamborough village. At Bempton Cliffs RSPB, three Snow Buntings briefly stopped over before flying north.

Gadwall, Thornwick Pools (Don Hustings)