13th February 2024

Generally overcast, with some brighter intervals, a light/moderate south-westerly wind and a top temperature of eight degrees C. Waterfowl interest included 56 Wigeon, 140 Teal and eight Tufted Ducks, while five Snipe and a Woodcock were also in residence. Two Velvet Scoters flew east past South Dykes, where a Red Kite flew south-west and 34 Redwing remained. Nearby, Beacon Hill attracted a Merlin, 100 Linnets, 11 Snow Buntings and 24 Yellowhammers. Elsewhere, the two Shore Larks and single Short-eared Owl were still on the cliff top near Thornwick. An additional three Short-eared Owls continued to hunt the grasslands at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Treecreeper, South Landing, by Andrew Allport