A marked change of weather, with overcast skies followed by sunny intervals and an occasional heavy downpour; temperatures reached 14 degrees C. Five Pintail and three Lapwing flew south during a morning seawatch. Eight Egyptian Geese remained, a Red Kite overflew South Dykes and a Merlin dashed past the lighthouse. There was evidence of increased numbers of ‘winter migrants’ with two Woodcock, an additional nine Lapwing, 46 Redwings and a scattering of Chaffinch on the outer head. RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted a Short-eared Owl, where two Woodcock and 47 Chaffinch were also present.
