A subtle shift from light north-west winds and overcast skies to light south-westerlies and sunshine resulted in temperatures rising from six degrees to 15 degrees C by mid-afternoon. Large numbers of Puffins were back in residence, with 89 flying north during the seawatch, 25 around the Fog Station and 778 on the sea between Thornwick Nab and North Dykes.
A flock of 20 Whooper Swans and a skein of 38 Pink-footed Geese flew north over the headland. The headland’s freshwaters attracted one Pink-footed Goose, a Shelduck, 73 Teal, 43 Wigeon, a Little Grebe and nine Coot. Six Lapwing were new arrivals, with a Woodcock and two Snipe remaining. Passerine interest included two Chiffchaffs, 5000 Starlings, 26 Redwing, a Fieldfare, the male Black Redstart at the Fog Station, six Scandinavian Rock Pipits, the year’s first White Wagtail, four Siskin, two Lapland Buntings and a Snow Bunting. Notable sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a White Wagtail and a Snow Bunting.
