An overcast morning, with light drizzle at times following heavy overnight rain before brighter spells eventually prevailed; temperatures reached nine degrees C in a moderate/strong south-southeasterly wind. A total of 34 Little Auks (29 north, five south) were logged from the Seawatch Observatory, with singles also noted off South Landing and South Dykes. A juvenile Pomarine Skua flew north during the seawatch, with a Velvet Scoter, four Goosanders, one dark-bellied Brent Goose, two pale-bellied Brents, 30 Little Gulls and 47 Puffins also recorded. Another Velvet Scoter was off South Dykes, while Thornwick Pools hosted one Wigeon, 60 Teal, a Goosander and one Snipe.
The ringtail Hen Harrier continued to tour the outer head, where five Woodcock, 13 Goldcrests and five Twite were in residence. Better still, eight Waxwings frequented the village, including six birds favouring trees on Woodcock Road.
Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included four Goosanders, two Long-tailed Ducks, three Woodcock, 12 Little Auks, 27 Little Gulls, four Goldcrests, a Ring Ouzel and one Brambling.
