A relatively bright day until cloud arrived mid-afternoon; winds remained light during daylight hours and temperatures eventually reached six degrees C. The highlight of a quiet morning seawatch was a drake Goosander flying north. However, a lone Little Auk also flew east along the tideline past Beacon Hill in the afternoon. South Landing attracted ten Sanderling and a notable flock of 82 Yellowhammers. Additionally there was also ample evidence of an arrival of ‘cold weather’ migrants including 15 Woodcock, eight Redwing, 60 Blackbirds and ten Fieldfare.
A further three Woodcock were present at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where sightings included a Water Rail, three Redwing and 20 Blackbirds.
