The weather consisted of sunny intervals, moderate/strong westerly winds and temperatures that peaked at ten degrees C. During the morning’s seawatch, a dark-bellied Brent Goose, 98 Pink-footed Geese, two Tufted Ducks and a Bonxie flew south; single Great Northern Divers flew south/north, whilst two Sanderling and eight Little Gulls headed north.
A Short-eared Owl flew in off the sea and later headed west over the headland, while three Short-eared Owls showed well at RSPB Bempton Cliffs; 81 Pink-footed Geese and three Snow Buntings also overflew the reserve. Further sightings on the outer head included two Whooper Swans and 138 Pink-footed Geese moving south, ten Goldeneyes on North Marsh, a Blackcap, the long-staying Wheatear on South Landing beach, three Snow Buntings and a Lapland Bunting. Fourteen Pink-footed Geese and a Marsh Harrier frequented cliff top fields at Buckton.
