17th January 2017

The weather consisted of moderate south-westerly winds, overcast skies and occasional light rain. During the seawatch, 90 Pink-footed Geese flew north, seven Shelduck, an Eider and a male Goosander flew south. After a gap of several days, the two Black Redstarts reappeared at the Fog Station.

Eight White-fronted Geese and a Pink-foot toured the headland, whilst a Tufted Duck was a new arrival on Thornwick Pools. A Great Northern Diver was again between South Landing and South Dykes, whilst two Woodcock frequented South Landing.

West of the Dykes there were two Short-eared Owls at Bempton Cliffs RSPB, with another three birds at Buckton; additional sightings at the latter site included 40 Tree Sparrows, 70 Yellowhammers and 14 Corn Buntings. 

Tree Sparrow and Corn Bunting, Buckton, by Paul Reed