2nd December 2025

A pleasant early winter day: cloudless skies, a moderate south-south-westerly and a maximum temperature of 10°C.

A flock of swans containing seven Whoopers and a Mute that passed Bempton Cliffs flew past the Fog Station shortly afterwards. A Siskin and Snow Bunting were also noted there and a Lapland Bunting flew over Northcliffe Marsh. during the morning. About 50 Pink-footed Geese remained in the Oceanview area all day and 50 Lapwing moved south-west over South Landing. Two Siskin and a Woodcock were noted at Hartendale.

Pink-footed Geese, Outer Head (Rob Little)