21st February 2026

A significantly milder day, the temperature rising to 12°C. Still mainly overcast with occasional rain in a moderate south-westerly.

Sightings on the Outer Head included a Pink-footed Goose, two Shelduck, 50 Wigeon, eight Great Crested Grebes and a Woodcock. Highlights at Bempton Cliffs RSPB included a single Russian White-fronted Goose and 150 Corn Buntings.

Shelduck, Thornwick Pools (Brett Richards)