25th November 2023

A moderate to fresh north-westerly kept the temperature to a maximumof 6°C.

Seawatching again was the order of the day and it provided highlights of two Grey Phalaropes, 25 Little Auks with one being taken by a Merlin, two Great Northern Divers and one each of Sooty and Manx Shearwaters. In addition, eight Little Gulls, 135 Common Scoter, two Long-tailed Ducks and a Goldeneye also passed.

Away from the Fog Station, the Red-headed Bunting was seen again at Northcliff Marsh. There were two Long-tailed Ducks at South Landing and a Goldeneye at Thornwick Lakes. Two Woodcocks were seen on the Outer Head along with 38 Siskin.

A Little Auk also passed Bempton Cliffs RSPB where 500 Pink-feet, 2 Whooper Swans, two Great Northern Divers and one Twite were also seen. Ten Snow Buntings also passed over Cliff Lane.

Little Auk, South Landing (John Beaumont)
(Library Image)