9th January 2022

A sunny day, with light south-west winds and temperatures eventually reaching six degrees C after a frosty start. Seawatching remained quiet, although 60 Kittiwakes represented an increase. Wildfowl interest on the headland included a Mute Swan, 15 Pink-footed Geese, 81 Teal, two Tufted Ducks and two Goldeneyes. Five Grey Partridges near North Dykes represented a notable record, as were 31 Snipe near North Landing. The Siberian Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest re-appeared at Thornwick, while thrush interest included seven Fieldfare, 35 Redwing, 16 Song Thrush and two Mistle Thrush. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Little Egret south-east, 120 Lapwing and three Short-eared Owls.

Siberian Chiffchaff, Thornwick, by Rob Little