Category: Sightings

A sunny day, with a moderate west-north-westerly wind and temperatures peaking at ten degrees C. Gannet numbers continued to rise, with 415 birds representing a significant return. Nine Whooper Swans included the long-staying duo; additional wildfowl sightings included three Mute Swans, 42 Wigeon, 101 Teal and a drake Pochard. Two Water Rails included one at Thornwick Pools, where the over-wintering Bittern roosted at dusk, while six Lapwing were on fields near Oceanview.

The weather consisted sunny skies, blustery westerly winds and temperatures that reached a maximum of ten degrees C. Seven Whooper Swans lingered on the north side of the headland, where 52 Wigeon and 88 Teal were also present. Thornwick Pools continued to host a Water Rail. Elsewhere, Oceanview attracted two Grey Partridges and 45 Tree Sparrows, while additional passerine interest included five Redwing and two Fieldfare.

Strong westerly winds featured throughout a day of sunny intervals and temperatures reaching 11 degrees C. The morning seawatch was again uneventful, although 214 Gannets were indicative of adults continuing to return to the colony. The Thornwick waters attracted three Mute Swans, 71 Teal and seven Coot, with the majority of the latter on Thornwick Lakes.

The weather consisted of strong westerly winds, occasional sunny intervals and temperatures reaching 12 degrees C. Wildfowl interest on the headland included three Barnacle Geese and three Mute Swans at Thornwick Lakes, two Whooper Swans at North Moor, 49 Wigeon and a Shelduck in the North Marsh area and a total of 89 Teal. Fields east of Whelkie Wynds attracted a Grey Partridge, six Lapwing and 28 Fieldfare.

It was a relatively overcast day, with a moderate westerly wind and temperatures reaching 12 degrees C. The morning seawatch featured two Great Northern Divers, a northern Herring Gull and a Puffin. The North Marsh area attracted two Whooper Swans, a dark-bellied Brent Goose, 51 Wigeon and two Lapwing. Elsewhere, Thornwick Pools hosted 71 Teal, while a Grey Wagtail graced Bempton village. Nearby, the female Black Redstart re-appeared at Bartlett watchpoint on the cliff top at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

Overcast throughout, with a light westerly wind and temperatures peaking at ten degrees C. Razorbills continue to return in ever increasing numbers, with 1009 recorded during the seawatch, while eight visited the cliffs during the afternoon; tens of thousands of Guillemots were also present, as were two Puffins offshore.

The North Marsh area hosted a dark-bellied Brent Goose, two Whooper Swans and 56 Wigeon. Lone Grey Partridge were near Oceanview and North Marsh, with four Red-legged Partridges near Old Fall. In addition, fields east of the village attracted five Lapwing, a Golden Plover, 42 Snipe and two Woodcock, as well as single Redwing and Fieldfare. Thornwick Pools held a Shelduck, 51 Teal, a Snipe and a Chiffchaff. A Mediterranean Gull was in the roost off South Landing at dusk.

The Black Redstart remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where one Puffin was also recorded.

Variable winds were generally from a north-west to north direction, with temperatures reaching eight degrees C under sunny skies. A Velvet Scoter and six Shelduck flew north on a seawatch that also featured two ‘northern’ Herring Gulls. The dark-bellied Brent Goose, two Whooper Swans and 51 Wigeon remained on the outer head. Oceanview attracted a Grey Partridge, eight Lapwing, two Redwing, 40 Tree Sparrow and 17 Yellowhammers, while a Woodcock was nearby.

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.

A largely overcast day after a bright start, with light westerly winds and temperatures reaching nine degrees C. Fifteen Pink-footed Geese and three Barnacle Geese remained, along with six Mute Swans, a lone Whooper Swan and a Little Grebe. A colour-ringed Norwegian Rock Pipit visited Thornwick Lakes, while a 50-strong flock of Fieldfares was notable; 186 Goldfinch easily represented an all time February record count.

A skein of 47 Pink-footed Geese flew north over RSPB Bempton Cliffs where a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins was offshore.

Sunny throughout, with light southerly winds and temperatures reaching a high of eight degrees C. Fourteen Coot represented a February all-time maximum and reflected the growing number of wetlands on the headland; these also attracted three Barnacle Geese, six Mute Swans, a Whooper Swan and 50 Teal. Wader interest included 12 Lapwing and 20 Snipe.

Another bright day, with light/moderate westerly winds and temperatures reaching nine degrees C. Three Barnacle Geese, a Pink-footed Goose, six Mute Swans and a lone Whooper Swan were in residence., in addition to a Water Rail and two Barn Owls at Thornwick. Better still, a Red Kite overflew the southern edge of the village late morning. A count of 27 Rock Pipits was noteworthy, while a Grey Wagtail was on South Landing beach. Elsewhere, a Grey Partridge was located on cliff top fields at Bempton.

The temperature gradually rose throughout the day, eventually reaching 10°C by late afternoon. Overcast throughout in a moderate south-westerly.

Morning seawatching was predictably quiet again, the best rewards being 11 Common Scoter and the same number of Red-throated Divers.

The Outer Head hosted 31 Snipe and two Grey Partridge while 24 Redwings stopped off briefly before moving on.

Two Teal were on the sea off Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

The run of winter sightings of Bottle-nosed Dolphins continued with two off South landing and ten off Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

A mild, sunny day in a light westerly and a maximum temperature of 12°C.

Seawatching was quiet again, the highlight being 1077 Gannets, nearly all adults, passing the Fog Station in both directions.

The waters sat Thornwick continued to hold wildfowl with a Whooper Swan, six Mute Swans, three Barnacle Geese and two Shelduck still in residence along with the long-staying Little Grebe. In the same area, sixteen Coot constituted a record February day count. A single Chiffchaff visited a central village garden.

At Bempton Cliffs RSPB, 99 Pink-footed Geese flew north.

Light south-westerly winds backed south-easterly by afternoon with a maximum temperature of 9°C under overcast skies.

Two Woodcock and two Snipe were on the southern side of the headland. Passerine interest included 14 Redwing and two Siskins visiting a village garden.

At Bempton Cliffs RSPB, there were 100 Golden Plover while auk numbers increased dramatically with 5000 Razorbills, 1000 Guillemots and 11 Puffins rafting on the sea.

A cool, dull day with a maximum temperature of 7°C. The wind was a moderate southerly.

Spectacular number of Guillemots passed during the seawatch. Sometimes at the rate of over 1,700 per minute, a minimum tally was thought to be 100,000 birds north in three hours. Razorbills were also seen in good numbers. A Great Northern Diver was also seen.

The wintering Bittern was seen for the first time in several days at Thornwick Pools while a Whooper Swan, six Mute Swans, three Barnacle Geese and two Shelduck remained. A Red Kite toured the Outer Head late morning before drifting west.

Large numbers of Guillemots and Razorbills were rafting at RSPB Bempton Cliffs with numbers thought to be in excess of 5000.

Overnight fog, often dense, started to clear frommid-afternoon and the temperature struggled to reach 4°C. Winds were very light from the south-west.

The poor visibility limited opportunities to find birds. A Wodcock and twelve Snipe were present on the Outer Head otherwise little other than the usual resident species were noted.

At RSPB Bempton Cliffs, two Lapwing flew south-east.

Moderate south-westerly winds brought a bright day with the temperature rising to 11°C.

Eleven Dark-bellied Brent Geese brightened an otherwise unremarkable seawatching session.

Wildfowl were the order of the day with the resident Whooper and six Mute Swans, three Barnacle Geese and two Shelduck all remaining around Thornwick while two Gadwall were new and a Goosander and 45 Pink-footed Geese passed over. A Woodcock and 17 Snipe were also noted.

Pods of Bottle-nosed Dolphins were seen off RSPB Bempton Cliffs mid-morning and South Landing late afternoon.

Overnight rain eventually gave way to an cloudy, mild day with a maximum temperature of 11°C and a light southerly breeze.

Seven Common Scoter and 34 Red-throated Divers were the highlights of the morning watch at the Fog Station.

Fresh waters on the Outer Head again held a Whooper Swan, six Mute Swans, three Barnacle Geese and two Gadwall. Other ducks included 166 Teal and 40 Wigeon. Coot numbers increased to an all time record of 21 birds! The elusive Bittern flew in to Thornwick Pools at dusk.

RSPB Bempton Cliffs continued to hold a Black Redstart.

A strong westerly blew overnight and gradually eased through the day. The maximum temperature was 14°C.

Seawatching was quiet, the highlight being five Red-throated Divers.

The waters at Thornwick held the now familiar wildfowl – A Whooper Swan, six Mute Swans, three Barnacle Geese and two two Shelduck. A drake Shoveler was new.

West of the Dykes, two Wigeon, five Teal and a Lapwing were at Buckton Pond.

A mild day with a maximum temperature of 14°C with a moderate westerly.

Another quiet day over the sea with 26 Common Scoter, three Red-throated Divers and a Sanderling being the highlights. Also at the Fog Station, a Peregrine, three Rook and two Skylark all apparently came in off.

There was little change in wildfowl with six Mute Swans, a Whooper Swan, three Barnacle Geese and a Shoveler all still present along with the long staying Little Grebe. Cormorants numbered 250 off South Dykes. There was also some passerine interest in the form of two Siskin at South Landing and two Nordic-type Jackdaws on the Outer Head.

A bright morning but becoming cloudy at midday in a moderate south-westerly and a maximum temperature of 11°C.

Seawatching improved on recent days with highlights being a Manx Shearwater, 14 Red-throated Divers, two Shelduck, two Eider and nine Common Scoter.

A drake Goosander passed along the south cliffs while 37 Redwing scattered around the Outer Head were presumably preparing for their return crossing of the North Sea.

Visible migration at RSPB Bempton Cliffs included two Siskin, nine Skylark, including two in off the sea, and a total of 45 Meadow Pipits hinting at tentative signs of spring passage.

Strong westerly winds and an unseasonably mild day with the temperature reaching 14°C.

Eight Bottle-nosed Dolphins enlivened an otherwise dull seawatch.

Thornwick Pools continued to hold a drake Shoveler, a pair of Shelduck and 87 Teal while a single Pink-footed Goose flew over.

At Bempton Cliffs, 320 Pink-footed Geese headed north west. The most interesting bird of the day was a Snow Bunting sporting a colour ring that spent a couple of hours on the cliff top before flying north-west. It is already known that it was ringed at Dunkerque, France on 10th December 2022. Also present were 190 Linnets. Buckton Pond held two Wigeon and two Teal.

The temperature reached 12°C and the wind a moderate south-westerly bringing in cloud after midday.

The morning seawatch saw highlights of 129 Pink-footed Geese, two Gadwall, three Eider, 12 Common Scoter and 15 Red-throated Divers. Sixteen Skylarks passed overhead.

Waterfowl on the Outer Head included a Whooper Swan, eight Mute Swans, two Shelduck, a Shoveler, 72 Wigeon, a Tufted Duck with 53 Pink-footed Geese flying north. The long-staying Little Grebe at The Lakes remained while a new individual was at North Marsh. The wintering Bittern showed again early morning.

A light to moderate westerly veered north-west bringing a cooler, overcast day with a maximum temperature of 9°C and constant drizzle through the afternoon.

The Whooper Swan, eight Mute Swans and three Barnacle Geese all remained at Thornwick Lakes.

The female Back Redstart was seen again on the cliff top at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

A mainly sunny day with a moderate northerly wind and a maximum temperature of 8°C.

Highlights at the Fog Station included two Manx Shearwaters, six Red-throated Divers and a single Common Scoter.

The Bittern at Thornwick Pools appeared at dusk again where two Shelduck, a Water Rail and two Snipe were also seen.

A Black Redstart continued its stay at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

A moderate to fresh northerly kept the temperature down to 9°C with showers during the afternoon.

The morning seawatch produced two Shelduck, an Eider, four Common Scoter, two Red-throated Divers and a pod of six Bottle-nosed Dolphins.

On fresh waters, the Wigeon count was 55 while Teal numbers have reduced to 30.

At Bempton Cliffs RSPB, the Black Redstart was seen again. Five Teal, two Wigeon and a Snipe were at Buckton Pond.

A mainly cloudy day with fresh to strong northerly and occasional showers keeping the temperature to a high of 7°C though feeling colder.

At the Fog Station, a count of five Manx Shearwaters was a new February day record and were joined by three ‘Blue’ Fulmars. Also logged were a Goldeneye, nine Common Scoter and eleven Red-throated Divers.

The day was mainly bright and sunny with a maximum temperature of 8°C and a moderate north-easterly wind.

Two Manx Shearwaters and a Blue Fulmar were off the Fog Station during the morning. Other seawatching highlights included four Common Scoter and 14 Red-throated Divers.

The sea off the South Cliffs attracted ten Great Crested Grebes and seven Common Scoter. On the opposite side of the headland, waters at Thornwick still held 9 swans, a Whooper and eight Mute, two Shelduck, 28 Teal and a Little Grebe.

At Bempton Cliffs RSPB, four Common Scoter, a single Golden Plover and the first Goldcrest of spring were noted while Buckton Pond still held two Wigeon as well as nine Teal.

A moderate northerly pegged temperatures to 9°C under variable cloud cover.

A quiet seawatch with the highlight being five Red-throated Divers.

The waters at Thornwick held the usual 8 Mute and single Whooper Swans, a Barnacle Goose while the North marsh area was still attractive to 55 Wigeon. Two Red-throated Divers, an Eider and twelve Common Scoter were off South Dykes as four Shelduck passed. Seven Redwing fed in hedgerows along the south cliffs.

Buckton Pond continued to host two Wigeon and eight Teal where a young Merlin also made an appearance.

A moderate northerly wind drove frequent dizzly showers through out the day. The maximum temperature was 8°C.

Nine Eider, a single Velvet Scoter and another ‘Blue’ Fulmar were the best of the seawatch.

Buckton Pond continued to hold two Wigeon, six Teal and single Curlew and Snipe.

A cool day with frequent showers being blown in on a moderate north-easterly. The maximum temperature was 8°C.

The best of the seawatch included another Blue Fulmar and a pair of Goosander.

Thornwick lakes still held a Whooper and eight Mute Swans in addition to the long-staying Little Grebe.

A Merlin flew south-east at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

A cloudy day with a light to moderate northerly and a maximum temperature of 6°C.

Improved seawatching after a run of uninspiring sessions rewarded the dedicated few with a first-winter Iceland Gull and a Red-necked Grebe being the undoubted highlights. Further interest was provided by a Blue Fulmar, four Eider, a Velvet Scoter, 24 Common Scoter and 55 Red-throated Divers.

The usual selection of wildfowl were again present on Thornwick Lakes and Pools including a Whooper Swan, eight Mute Swans. A Water Rail was at Thornwick Pools again as were 18 Snipe and a Woodcock.

The Black Redstart was seen again at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

Another cool, cloudy day with a maximum temperatute of 7°C with a moderate northerly wind.

Seawatching highlights included two Blue Fulmars, seven Eider, four Common Scoter and increased tally of 79 Red-throated Divers.

South Landing held nine Common Scoter with a Grey Wagtail and two Scandinavian Rock Pipits feeding on the tide wrack while twelve Curlew passed Beacon Hill. An unidentified first-winter white-winged gull off South Dykes was likely the Iceland Gull seen yesterday. The usual selection of waterfowl were still present at Thornwick Lakes.

There were moderate/strong north-north-west winds throughout, with occasional sunny intervals and light showers; temperatures peaked at six degrees C. Seawatching was again the order of the day, with the second calendar-year Iceland Gull lingering off the outer head from 0920-1045hrs. A Blue Fulmar tracked north during the afternoon, when two Mediterranean Gulls flew south and a second calendar-year Caspian Gull rested on High Stacks. Elsewhere, Thornwick Lakes attracted eight Mute Swans, a Whooper Swan and a Little Grebe.

It was a relatively overcast day, with light winds from the west and temperatures reaching five degrees C. The juvenile Iceland Gull re-appeared off the Seawatch Observatory when it flew south into Bridlington Bay early morning. A Blue Fulmar and a ‘northern’ Herring Gull also flew north during the seawatch, while a Red Kite headed south-east over the sea. In addition, a pod of eight Bottlenose Dolphins moved north early morning, with a larger pod of 25 animals doing the same late afternoon. A Scandinavian Rock Pipit fed on the seaweed at South Landing.

The Black Redstart remained in residence at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where three Long-tailed Tits flew south-east.

Winds switched from light south-westerlies to gusty north-westerlies during a day that featured light showers and temperatures reaching six degrees C. The seawatch was quiet, with a lone Eider and a northern Herring Gull flying north the most notable sightings. The eight Mute Swans and single Little Grebe remained at Thornwick Lakes, while two Shelduck and 29 Teal frequented nearby Thornwick Pools. Lapwings appeared to be on the move, with 12 at RSPB Bempton Cliffs and 11 over the outer head, while South Dykes beach attracted a Sanderling.

Following overnight snow, there were further light snow showers in the morning before sunny intervals; temperatures reached three degrees C, while moderate northerly winds abated. The year’s first Lesser Black-backed Gull flew south during the seawatch, with seven Eider and 13 Common Scoters heading in the same direction. Eight Mute Swans and the Whooper Swan were on Thornwick Lakes, 45 Wigeon frequented the North Marsh area, while 91 Teal were at Thornwick Pools.

A day of gentle easterly winds, overcast skies with light snow flurries and temperatures reaching there degrees C – essentially not very spring-like. The seawatch was relatively quiet, although 486 Kittiwakes flew north during a 25 minute spell in the afternoon; ten Eiders and a Lesser Black-backed Gull were also recorded. Thornwick Pools hosted two Shelduck, 208 Teal, a Water Rail and 13 Snipe. Eight Mute Swans, the Whooper Swan and the wintering Little Grebe lingered on nearby Thornwick Lakes. Passerine interest included six Stonechats, a Goldcrest in a village garden and four Scandinavian Rock Pipits – despite the temperatures, typical early March migrants. Further confirmation of potential movement, six Stonechats were at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

An overcast day with frequent wintry showers, a strong easterly wind developing and temperatures reaching three degrees C. Challenging conditions resulted in a quiet day, with eight Mute Swans, the Whooper Swan and 49 Teal in the Thornwick area. Three Scandinavian Rock Pipits fed on South Landing beach.

The weather consisted of strong north-north-east winds, heavy snow showers along with sunny intervals and temperatures that reached four degrees C. Passage was light on the seawatch, although 622 Gannets headed north over three hours in the afternoon – three Bottlenose Dolphins were also off the Swatch Observatory. Buckton Pond attracted two Wigeon and nine Teal, while there was some evidence of winter thrushes being displaced by the snow, including 25 Fieldfares north-east over Bempton Lane towards North Dykes.

After the weather excesses of the last few days, conditions were benign with light winds, sunny intervals and temperatures reaching five degrees C. A southbound Red-necked Grebe was the undoubted highlight of the morning’s seawatch that featured three Lesser Black-backed Gulls moving north. One of the highest ever Cormorant counts was recorded, with a flock of 382 birds off South Dykes (& 16 on the seawatch) smashing the previous March best of 116; 12 Great Crested Grebes were also in the bay off South Dykes. Additional records included 54 Wigeon in the North Marsh area, five Common Buzzards and seven Redwing. The Black Redstart remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where six Stonechat and a Siskin were also present.

A relatively bright day, mainly light cloud with some sunny intervals, a brisk south-west wind and temperatures reaching 13 degrees C. It was a quiet seawatch albeit with one unusual sighting, when a Ring-necked Parakeet flew north past the Fog Station; presumably the same individual belatedly reported attending garden feeders near North Landing on 6th/7th March. Thornwick Lakes continued to host eight Mute Swans and one Whooper Swan, while the local Magpie roost has relocated from Micklemires to Crofts Hill and contained 52 birds.

The Black Redstart again frequented the cliff at Bartlett Nab while additional records from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included five Golden Plovers, three Stonechat and two Corn Buntings. A Lesser Black-backed Gull was recorded in the village, while nearby Buckton Pond attracted two Wigeon, seven Teal and a Snipe.

An overcast day, with strong south-west winds and temperatures peaking at 13 degrees C. A Great Northern Diver flew north during the morning’s seawatch. Thornwick Pools attracted the year’s first White Wagtail, with two Shelduck, 49 Teal, a Water Rail and seven Dunlin also present.

The weather consisted of moderate north-north-west/westerly winds, prolonged sunny periods and temperatures reaching six degrees C. Seabirds reorientated north during the morning including 1081 Kittiwakes and 345 Fulmars. Nine Great Crested Grebes and 180 Cormorants were off South Dykes. The Ring-necked Parakeet was relocated in gardens on the outer head, where 13 Fieldfares were also present. Five Stonechats included a female in the Lighthouse Grassland that showed some features of the nominate race.

Sunny intervals throughout the morning were followed by cloudier skies, with light/moderate south-westerly winds and temperatures reaching seven degrees C. Waterfowl interest included the eight Mute Swans and one Whooper Swan at Thornwick Lakes, two Shelduck, 57 Wigeon and 52 Teal. Two Water Rail and the long-staying Little Grebe were also present. The south-westerlies pushed raptors onto the headland, with three Red Kites vying for airspace alongside 12 Common Buzzards. The Rose-ringed Parakeet spent the day commuting between gardens and the Golf Course Willows. Passerine interest included 16 Stonechats (a March record), 63 Redwing, ten Pied Wagtails and two Scandinavian Rock Pipits.

Elsewhere, the Black Redstart showed well at RSPB Bempton Cliffs for the majority of the day.

An overcast day, with a moderate south-westerly wind and temperatures peaking at 11 degrees C. A Shelduck flew south during a seawatch that also featured a ‘northern’ Herring Gull and five Bottlenose Dolphins; later in the day, a pod of 30 of the latter were off RSPB Bempton Cliffs. The Rose-ringed Parakeet remained on the outer head, where a Chiffchaff surely constituted a spring migrant. Additional signs of early spring were two Lesser Black-backed Gulls along Bempton Lane, as were 53 Skylark and 21 Meadow Pipits moving north-west at the RSPB reserve.

It was a day of sunny intervals, relatively light south-westerly winds for the most part and temperatures peaking at 12 degrees C. A Tufted Duck and two Lesser Black-backed Gulls were recorded on a seawatch that also featured ten Puffins; increased numbers of the latter were visible along the North Cliffs, including 97 birds off Thornwick early evening.

Three Red Kites again toured the headland, where the Rose-ringed Parakeet remained. The spring-like conditions produced increased numbers of passerine migrants including six Chiffchaffs, 55 Redwing, a Fieldfare and a White Wagtail. Buckton hosted two Woodcock, while spring’s first Wheatear frequented a potato field along Cliff Lane, Bempton; a Chiffchaff was at the nearby RSPB reserve.

A relatively overcast day, with some sunny intervals, light winds generally from an easterly direction and temperatures peaking at 12 degrees C. Two Red Kites toured the headland once again, but a Short-eared Owl near North Landing was new. The Rose-ringed Parakeet commuted between the outer head and North Landing. Passerine migrants included six Chiffchaff, 16 Redwing, one Fieldfare, a Grey Wagtail and a Scandinavian Rock Pipit.

A Sand Martin flew south-east through RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where the long-staying Black Redstart remained.

Light/moderate winds switched from a westerly to an easterly direction during a day of mainly overcast skies and temperatures reaching 12 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included three Eiders, a Goosander, six Sanderlings, a Lesser Black-backed Gull and 133 Puffins. Eight Mute Swans and the long-staying Whooper Swan remained, while a Merlin overflew Croft’s Hill and the Rose-ringed Parakeet was still on the outer head. The day’s most notable record related to a Raven that flew south past the lighthouse early morning. Starling numbers increased through the day, with 1250 on the outer head early evening and 3950 on the edge of Bempton village.

An overcast day, featuring spells of light rain, gentle south-south-west winds and temperatures reaching ten degrees C. A third calendar-year Mediterranean Gull flew south during the morning’s seawatch that was otherwise quiet. Grounded migrants included a Woodcock, 70 Blackbirds, 15 Chiffchaffs, 40 Redwing, a Fieldfare, one Brambling and a Siskin. The Ring-necked Parakeet was still present on the outer head, while a Little Egret dropped onto Buckton Pond. Nearby, RSPB Bempton Cliffs attracted two Water Rails, 26 Golden Plovers, 1069 Starling (1004 north-west, 65 south-east), three Redwing and 27 Blackbirds.