16th February 2023

Overnight rain eventually gave way to an cloudy, mild day with a maximum temperature of 11°C and a light southerly breeze.

Seven Common Scoter and 34 Red-throated Divers were the highlights of the morning watch at the Fog Station.

Fresh waters on the Outer Head again held a Whooper Swan, six Mute Swans, three Barnacle Geese and two Gadwall. Other ducks included 166 Teal and 40 Wigeon. Coot numbers increased to an all time record of 21 birds! The elusive Bittern flew in to Thornwick Pools at dusk.

RSPB Bempton Cliffs continued to hold a Black Redstart.

Barn Owl,Thornwick by Andrew Allport