26th January 2025

The day started sunny with a moderate southerly but by early afternoon the wind became a gale and backed south-easterly with rain. Maximum temperature 5°C.

Seawatching was quiet with 13 Common Scoters and 25 Red-throated Divers being the pick.

The flock of Snow Buntings numbering at least 20 reappeared at Beacon Hill. A Woodcock remained at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where a Merlin, 290 Linnets and 15 Corn Buntings were also noted.

Merlin, Bempton Cliffs RSPB (Dan Howe)