6th February 2021

Strong test-north-westerly winds developed during a day of sunny intervals and occasional sleet showers, with temperatures reaching a maximum of seven degrees C. Seawatching remained quiet, although 1240 Gannets represented a further return to the inshore waters around the colony. Wildfowl interest on the headland included the Mute Swan, three Pink-footed Geese and 118 Teal. The Siberian Chiffchaff showed again at Thornwick. Notable sightings from Bempton/Buckton included a Short-eared Owl and 20 Lapland Buntings.

Mute Swan, Thornwick, by Brett Richards