28th November 2020

An overcast day, with moderate east-south-easterly winds and temperatures that reached eight degrees C. During the morning seawatch a Shoveler, 12 Wigeon, 51 Teal, a Goldeneye and two Knot flew south, with 34 Eider and a Great Northern Diver flying north.

A Long-tailed Duck remained in residence, seven Goosanders flew south over Thornwick, whilst 15 Eider sheltered in the bay. Additional migrant interest included six Woodcock, one Chiffchaff, two Blackcap, two Goldcrests, 265 Blackbirds, 14 Redwing, a Lesser Redpoll and six Lapland Buntings. RSPB Bempton Cliffs hosted 30 Blackbirds.

Curlew, North Cliff, by Rob Little