23rd November 2022

Another day that featured a band of heavy rain crossing the headland, with strong southerly winds and temperatures reaching nine degrees C. The seawatch featured southbound Great Northern Diver, two Little Auks and a Puffin; five Little Gulls also moved south past High Stacks late afternoon. The Goosander lingered on Thonrwick Pools, while a covey of nine Grey Partridges nearby was notable. The cover crop near the Lighthouse once again attracted the attention of the long-staying ringtail Hen Harrier. A flock of 69 Lapwings flew south-east over the headland and a Water Rail crossed Lighthouse Road near Whelkie Wynds. In addition, a Short-eared Owl hunted the cliff top at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Great Northern Diver, outer head, by Phil Buxton
Hen Harrier, outer head, by James Atkinson