The year started with strong northerly winds, rain until mid-morning and temperatures that reached 6 degrees C. Seawatching was relatively quiet, with 248 Fulmars moving north the most notable record.
Three White-fronted Geese (two adults and a juvenile) toured the outer head along with a lone Pink-footed Goose. Three Velvet Scoter were on the sea between South Dykes and Sewerby, with a Great Northern Diver off the former site. Single Gadwall, Shoveler and Merlin were also recorded off South Dykes. A juvenile Glaucous Gull rested on fields along Lighthouse Road, but then moved onto the road itself, where it was hit by a car and had to be taken into care.
