25th February 2026

A foggy and overcast start of the day gave way to sunny skies during the afternoon and the temperature rose to a very mild 15°C. The wind was moderate from the south-west.

Perhaps heartened by the spring-like weather, two Chiffchaffs below the lighthouse were the first of the year and a Goldcrest was seen at South Landing. The Common Crane remained in its favoured field at Northcliff Marsh. The number of Shovelers rose to six; other duck sightings included two Shelducks and four Gadwall. A Golden Plover also passed over the Outer Head. The now regular flock of geese passed east over Flamborough village to roost at dusk containing about 80 Russian White-fronts with a few Barnacles mixed in.

Overnight, 14 flocks of Pink-feet a small flock of Bean Geese were sound recorded over Bempton village. Wigeon, and Teal were also recorded.

Shoveler, Thornwick Pools (Alan Walkington)