2nd February 2025

A bright day, with sunny intervals, a light/moderate south-westerly wind and high of seven degrees C. An Eider was off the Fog Station, where three Lapwing flew south. Wildfowl interest on the headland included two Pink-footed Geese, a Shelduck, 74 Wigeon, 143 Teal, six Shoveler and seven Tufted Ducks. Six Woodcock and seven Snipe were also on the outer head, with an additional three Woodcock featuring at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Twenty-four Snow Buntings remained on Beacon Hill, while three Fieldfare were at nearby South Landing.

Pink-footed Geese, Thornwick Lakes, by Brett Richards