2nd January 2023

Sunny throughout, with light westerly winds and temperatures peaking at six degrees C. The seawatch was quiet, although 196 Kittiwakes continued above average numbers for the turn of the year.

South Dykes again received good coverage, with the Firecrest still present along with a Chiffchaff, two Nuthatch, 17 Fieldfare and five Redwing; another skein of 81 Pink-footed Geese, two Woodcock, a Water Rail, four Lesser Redpoll and three Siskin were also recorded on the outer head. Bempton hosted a ringtail Hen Harrier and a Short-eared Owl.

Sanderling, South Landing, by Alan Walkington