17th December 2021

A sunny morning, with light cloud arriving later; there were light winds and temperatures peaked at nine degrees C. The seawatch was relatively quiet, with 83 Red-throated Divers and 32 Kittiwakes the most noteworthy records. A Velvet Scoter and 42 Common Scoters were on the sea off the South Cliffs, while 120 Teal were shared between Thornwick Pools and North Marsh; 19 Wigeon were also in residence at the latter site. Passerine interest included 13 Fieldfare, a Chiffchaff at Old Fall, six Stonechat and a Snow Bunting south over Cattlemere. Two Short-eared Owls entertained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs where 34 Lapwings and two Fieldfare were also present.

Blue Tits, RSPB Bempton Cliffs by Phil Buxton