19th February 2026

The theme of overcast skies and a fresh easterly continues, the temperature reached 5°C.

A Blue Fulmar and two Great Crested Grebes were the seawatching highlights. Outer Head sightings included a Woodcock, three Gadwall and four Shovelers. Two Short-eared Owls continued to hunt over grasslands at Bempton Cliffs RSPB and two Woodcock were still present on the reserve.

Shovelers, Thornwick Pools (Brett Richards)