24th January 2026

Blustery easterly winds once again, but after a misty start sunny intervals established for the first time in several days; temperatures reached seven degrees C. The goose flock roosting on the outer head contained 12 Tundra Beans and 48 Russian White-fronts along with a single Pink-footed Goose; once again they flew west to feed at first light. A Puffin flew past the Fog Station in the morning, while a Blue Fulmar and first-winter Caspian Gull headed south mid-afternoon. Elsewhere, an adult Little Gull fed off South Dykes. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included three Grey Plover, five Woodcock and three Short-eared Owls.

Woodcock, RSPB Bempton Cliffs by Ian Howard