A bright day with prolonged sunny spells, albeit temperatures only just nudged above freezing during the afternoon. Seven Woodcock on the outer head and a Water Rail frequenting a garden were obvious signs of birds struggling with the conditions. A Marsh Harrier flew over the sea at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where two Woodcocks were in residence. Eleven Snow Buntings and a Lapland Bunting were on the cliff top at nearby Buckton. Sightings from Bempton village included a Woodcock, 38 Blackbirds, one Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush.
