A cold day when temperatures reached a mere two degrees C, cloud arriving after a bright start and a light/moderate southerly wind developing. A northbound Velvet Scoter was the highlight of the morning’s seawatch. With most waters frozen solid, a small ice free patch at Thornwick Lakes attracted five Mute Swans, two Whooper Swans and the Little Grebe; a skein containing 37 Pink-footed Geese flew north. Wader interest included 30 Sanderlings and 20 Snipe. Thrushes were again evident, including 33 Fieldfare, 12 Redwing and two Mistle Thrushes. In addition, RSPB Bempton Cliffs attracted a Black Redstart.
