Sunny throughout, with light south-west winds and temperatures reaching seven degrees C. Wildfowl interest included the dark-bellied Brent Goose, three Barnacle Geese and two Whooper Swans still in residence, while the five-strong Mute Swan flock was joined by a new individual. In addition, a northerly movement of Pink-footed Geese took place; 352 overflew the Lighthouse late morning, while 561 were logged moving over RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Three Water Rails showed at Thornwick Pools late on, where the Bittern again roosted. Twelve Coot was a notable tally and included eight on Thornwick Lakes, where a Dunlin was also present. The year’s first Marsh Harrier, a creamcrown, flew in off the sea and headed west late morning. Passerine interest included two Chiffchaffs, eight Goldcrests and 12 Redwing.
