Happy New Year everyone!
Another mild day, with temperatures peaking at 13 degrees C during a day of sunny intervals after an overcast start and moderate south-westerly winds. The seawatch was quiet, although 67 Common Scoters, 17 Sanderlings and a Dunlin flew north. Two Pink-footed Geese associated with the Greylags at Thornwick Lakes, where two Goldeneye were still in residence. Nearby, Thornwick Pools attracted 86 Teal and two Tufted Ducks, whilst a Long-tailed Duck was offshore of Cattlemere. The Water Rail showed on the outer head, a tally of 155 Lapwings was especially noteworthy, with a Woodcock in the Dykes more expected. Other notable records included two Mistle Thrushes, ten Fieldfares, a Chiffchaff (Old Fall), the long-staying male Black Redstart, six Stonechats and a Grey Wagtail. The two Short-eared Owls again showed well at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
