Category: Sightings

A strong southerly brought overcast skies, morning rain and a maximum temperature of 10°C.

Twenty-four Red-throated Diver, a Great Crested Grebe and a Wigeon were noted off the Fog Station. Ninety Teal remained at Thornwick Pools.

An overcast day, light rain in the morning, gentle north-westerly winds and a maximum of seven degrees C. Single Great Northern Diver and Eider were both recorded during a morning seawatch. A 400-strong skein of Pink-footed Geese toured the outer head where a Woodcock flew over the Gorse Field.

Scarce of late, two Short-eared Owls hunted cliff top fields at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Overcast, with a blustery south-south-west wind developing, spells of rain, and a high of eight degrees C. Relatively quiet, with Thornwick Pools attracting 104 Teal and a lone Snow Bunting on the cliff top path at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Overcast, with heavy rain arriving mid-afternoon; relatively light southerly winds and a high of 11 degrees C. A single Shelduck and two Eider were recorded during a quiet morning seawatch. Away from the sea, several hundred Pink-footed Geese remained on fields on the outer head. Thornwick Pools hosted 108 Teal, while a flash near RSPB Bempton Cliffs attracted 80 Lapwing.

The weather consisted of blustery south-west winds, sunny intervals and a high of nine degrees C. RSPB Bempton Cliffs provided the most interest, with a Red Kite moving north-west low over the sea and a Short-eared Owl hunting cliff top fields once again.

Misty for the majority of daylight hours although sunny intervals featured mid-morning; a light southerly wind and a best of six degrees C.

Pink-footed Geese continued to feed in fields along the South Cliffs, with a minimum of 300 birds in residence. The Firecrest showed well in the Bay Brambles, while North Marsh attracted 40 Wigeon, 18 Teal, a Woodcock, five Curlew, four Stonechat, 250 Linnets and 15 Yellowhammers.

An impressive flock of 217 Corn Buntings were at Buckton cliff top – other sightings from there and nearby RSPB Bempton Cliffs included 125 Pink-footed Geese, 30 Lapwing, a Woodcock, 160 Skylarks and a Snow Bunting.

Overcast, with fog/mist dominating for long periods, a light/moderate easterly wind and a high of nine degrees C. The change in weather resulted in an improved seawatch, with two Velvet Scoters flying north and a Great Northern Diver heading in the opposite direction.

The Thornwick area hosted two Mute Swans, 74 Teal, seven Tufted Ducks and a Water Rail. Further wildfowl interest was provided by 350 Pink-footed Geese on fields along the South Cliffs, while 43 Wigeon and 55 Teal were at North Marsh. Six Grey Partridge on the outer head were notable where a Water Rail remained in the Bay Brambles. Passerine interest included the Firecrest at the latter location and two Redwing.

The Firecrest also remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs where a Short-eared Owl lingered.

Overcast throughout, with a moderate easterly wind and high of eight degrees C. While such conditions would raise the pulse in October, the unprecedented discovery of a first-winter Isabelline Shrike in an outer head garden still vied with the Song Sparrow and Needletail as the surprise of 2025. Mobbed by passerines, the shrike soon moved out of the garden and unfortunately wasn’t relocated. Less headline-grabbing new arrivals on the outer head included five Woodcock, six Redwing, a Fieldfare, two Chiffchaffs, a Goldcrest and four Siskin. A minimum of 500 Pink-footed Geese were also in residence, along with a Water Rail.

The morning seawatch was rewarded with a dark-bellied Brent Goose, 12 Shelduck, 11 Wigeon, eight Eider, 40 Common Scoters, three Goldeneye, five ‘northern’ Herring Gulls, an adult Little Gull, a Puffin and 29 Red-throated Divers.

Short-eared Owl sightings have been sparse this winter, so three birds at RSPB Bempton Cliffs were much appreciated. Nearby, a flock of 98 Lapwing flew south-east over Bempton village.

Overcast, with moderate easterly winds and a high of eight degrees C. A quieter seawatch than the previous two days, with a best of six Eiders flying north. Once again a skein of at least 400 Pink-footed Geese toured the outer head. A Woodcock flushed from the Lighthouse Grassland and a Snow Bunting fed along the cliff top near North Landing.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included a Woodcock, 76 Lapwings and the Firecrest.

Overcast, with moderate easterly winds and a high of seven degrees C. Seawatching interest picked up, with a lone Shelduck, 45 Eiders, a Velvet Scoter, two Red-breasted Mergansers, a ‘northern’ Herring Gull and a pale morph Arctic Skua (north) all logged. Elsewhere, three Lapwings overflew Croft’s Hill, while a Bar-tailed Godwit, two Grey Wagtails and a Goldcrest were at South Landing. Four Goldcrests also visited School Lane in Bempton village.

Firstly, Happy Christmas to one and all!

Today’s weather comprised overcast skies once again, with a blustery easterly wind and a maximum of six degrees C. With a significant arrival in the south of England over the last two days, two Russian White-fronted Geese at Thornwick Lakes weren’t entirely unexpected, but nonetheless very welcome. Passerine records on the outer head included two Redwing, a Grey Wagtail and 32 Yellowhammers.

Sightings from Buckton/Bempton included 250 Pink-footed Geese, 20 Lapwing, a Woodcock, 100 Skylark, three Redwing and 150 Corn Buntings.

A brighter day, with sunny intervals, a moderate east-north-easterly wind and high of eight degrees C. The highlight was a Ring Ouzel was was ringed in a Flamborough village garden; another notable passerine arrival for the month. In addition, the two Russian White-fronted Geese remained with the Greylag flock at Thornwick.

A Short-eared Owl visited RSPB Bempton Cliffs, with other sightings in the general area including seven Pink-footed Geese, a Woodcock, at least 100 Lapwings and a Fieldfare.

Overcast, with moderate north-east winds and a high of eight degrees C. Eleven Eiders that flew south were the best of the morning seawatch. Good numbers of Pink-footed Geese again visited the outer head, with a minimum of 650 present. Four Chiffchaffs included three on Old Fall Hedge.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs/Bempton village included 150 Lapwings and two Woodcock.

The weather consisted of light north-east winds, overcast skies and a high of seven degrees C. Seawatching was rewarded with single Bonxie and first-winter Little Gull moving north, while 67 Shag left the North Cliff roost. A Red-necked Grebe and Long-tailed Duck were on the sea east of Booted Gully, while a northbound Great Northern Diver cut the headland over North Marsh.

A minimum of 400 Pink-footed Geese overflew the Dykes, but weren’t pinned down, while the two Russian White-fronted Geese were still at Thornwick. Passerine interest included three Chiffchaffs near Old Fall and single Goldcrest and Grey Wagtail at Roadside Pond.

Highlights from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included two Short-eared Owls and a Woodcock.

Overcast, with a moderate northerly wind and high of seven degrees C. Two dark-bellied Brent Geese flew north during a seawatch that also featured five Eiders, 31 Red-throated Divers and 75 Shag. Both the Red-necked Grebe and immature male Long-tailed Duck remained in residence off the South Cliffs, where four Great Crested Grebes were also present. A total of 650 Pink-footed Geese roosted on the outer head but all fed west of the Dykes during daylight hours, as did the two Russian White-fronted Geese with the Greylag flock. One Shoveler, 35 Wigeon, 103 Teal, 19 Snipe and three Water Rails added further interest. A male Black Redstart near the Lighthouse was a new passerine arrival, with a Chiffchaff, two Redwing and a Grey Wagtail also present.

A flock of 195 Corn Buntings headlined at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where additional sightings included 72 Lapwing, a Woodcock, one Goldcrest and a Redwing.

Brighter than of late, with sunny intervals and light showers, but feeling colder with a high of six degrees in a light/moderate northerly wind. A Great Northern Diver flew south and a drake Goldeneye headed north during the morning seawatch. Elsewhere, the Red-necked Grebe continued in residence below the South Cliffs ranging from Hartendale to Booted Gully. In addition, the two Russian White-fronted Geese appeared at Thornwick once again. A total of 34 Curlew represented an increase and included 27 birds at Hartendale, while an impressive 375 Linnets were split between the cover crop at Beacon Hill and North Marsh.

Three Short-eared Owls, a Woodcock and two Goldcrests were recorded at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Sunny throughout, with light westerly winds and a maximum of a mere four degrees C. A southbound Great Northern Diver and five Eiders were the most notable records from the morning seawatch. The immature male Long-tailed Duck was again off the South Cliffs, where an unseasonal creamcrown Marsh Harrier flew east. At least 350 Pink-footed Geese roosted on the outer head, departing west soon after dawn. However, the two Russian White-fronted Geese chose to linger at Thornwick. Passerine interest at South Landing included a Chiffchaff, three Goldcrests and a Grey Wagtail.

A Short-eared Owl, 154 Lapwing and a displaced Robin on the cliff top were the best at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Happy New Year! 2026 kicked off with sunny intervals, a cold north-west wind and high of four degrees C. Two Great Northern Divers were recorded during a seawatch that also saw four Velvet Scoters and 104 Great Black-backed Gulls flying north, with an adult Mediterranean Gull heading south. The immature male Long-tailed Duck was again off the South Cliffs near Old Fall. Additional wildfowl interest included the two Russian White-fronted Geese at Thornwick Lakes and a pair of Gadwall at Thornwick Pools. Other outer head sightings included a single Lapwing, 36 Curlew, one Woodcock and a pair of Grey Partridge.

Further west, Buckton hosted 27 Teal, four Grey Partridges, seven Lapwing, one Woodcock, two Redwing, a Fieldfare, 40 Corn Buntings and 60 Yellowhammers.

It was bitterly cold, with a high of two degrees in a blustery northerly wind, and light snow showers to end the day. Seawatch highlights included single Long-tailed Duck, Manx Shearwater and Great Northern Diver flying past the headland, while two Snow Buntings flew in off/south. Eleven Pink-footed Geese and two Russian White-fronted Geese were at Thornwick Lakes and a pair of Gadwall on the sea off South Landing. In addition, a Cetti’s Warbler remained at Thornwick Pools.

Bempton/Buckton Cliffs attracted 120 Lapwing, a Woodcock, two Snipe, two Short-eared Owls, 220 Skylarks, a Goldcrest, three Song Thrush and 200 Corn Buntings.

Heavy snow showers dominated the morning with further flurries throughout; there were blustery north-west winds and temperatures didn’t exceed zero degrees C. The morning seawatch often lacked visibility of the sea during frequent blizzard conditions(!), but two Manx Shearwaters and a Great Northern Diver did fly north in clearer spells. The two Russian White-fronted Geese again visited Thornwick Lakes in the morning. Cold weather displacement included six Woodcock on the outer head, a flock of eight Snipe over the Bowling Green, eight Song Thrush and three Fieldfare.

Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included two Woodcock, a Water Rail, one Redwing, three Song Thrush and a Snow Bunting. The nearby village hosted single Woodcock, Redwing and Reed Bunting.

The cold snap continued, albeit with sunshine throughout a day when the temperature didn’t get above freezing in moderate north-west winds. A bunting fest in cliff top fields between Buckton and RSPB Bempton Cliffs provided the highlight, with 29 Snow Buntings, a Lapland Bunting and 261 Corn Buntings present. Other sightings from the same general area included seven Grey Partridge, one Water Rail, a Little Owl, 217 Skylark, a Goldcrest, four Song Thrush, three Redwing and a Siskin.

Sightings from the Seawatch Observatory included two pale-bellied Brent Geese, a drake Red-breasted Merganser, an adult Mediterranean Gull and the year’s first pod of 12 Bottlenose Dolphins. South Landing beach attracted a Little Egret, 26 Ringed Plovers, one Bar-tailed Godwit, two Dunlin and a Sanderling, while another Red-breasted Merganser was offshore. Birds displaced by the icy conditions were obvious on the outer head including three Water Rails, 22 Lapwing, two Golden Plover, a Woodcock, 16 Meadow Pipits, 16 Song Thrush, three Redwing and a Siskin.

Another day when the temperature didn’t get above freezing, with additional snow showers and a moderate north-west wind. Two Puffins that flew north during a morning seawatch were unseasonal. Single Snipe and Golden Plover over the sea further illustrated the displacement of many species due to the snowfields. A Snipe on South Landing beach was additional evidence of how birds were struggling, where it was joined by another Golden Plover, two Sanderling, the long-staying Bar-tailed Godwit and 21 Ringed Plovers; a Red-breasted Merganser lingered offshore. Other records from the outer head included two Woodcock, a garden-feeding Water Rail, two Redwing and a Fieldfare.

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.

An overcast day, with a moderate west-north-westerly wind and temperatures that reached four degrees C – the first above zero temperatures for four days. A northbound Velvet Scoter was the highlight of the morning seawatch, while a skein of 250 Pink-footed Geese flew west over the village. The beach at South Landing attracted 27 Ringed Plovers and a Bar-tailed Godwit.

Coverage of Buckton/RSPB Bempton Cliffs was rewarded with eight Woodcock, a Short-eared Owl and 19 Snow Buntings; a Jack Snipe visited a garden in Bempton village.

A skein of 311 Pink-footed Geese flew north-west over the village mid-afternoon. Thornwick Lakes attracted a Shoveler and two Tufted Ducks. Notable sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included 120 Pink-footed Geese, 28 Lapwings, a Woodcock, one Redwing and 16 Snow Buntings.

Overcast, with frequent showers, strong north-east winds and a maximum of five degrees C. A Great Northern Diver, 255 Fulmars and a ‘northern’ Herring Gull flew north during the morning seawatch. A Puffin off South Landing was unseasonal, with single Shelduck and Bar-tailed Godwit also present. Thornwick Pools hosted 105 Teal, four Wigeon, two Gadwall, a Snipe and two Woodcock. Winter Blackcap records remain unusual, so a male near South Landing was notable; additional passerine records included 15 Fieldfare.

Bird of the day was a Long-eared Owl alongside the Bempton-Flamborough road near the turn off to Wandale Farm after dark.

Heavy wintery showers in the morning preceded brighter skies later; temperatures reached four degrees C in light winds. While the headland had hosted two White-fronts over the New Year, it had missed out on the national Tundra Bean Goose influx until today – a single accompanied 93 Pink-footed Geese on a field east of Old Fall hedge late morning. Additionally a dark-bellied Brent Goose flew south during the morning seawatch, while 148 Teal were on Thornwick Pool and two Gadwall at North Marsh. There was an impressive influx of 52 Woodcock on the outer head, while 40 Snipe, one Jack Snipe and a Golden Plover were also noteworthy. Other totals included 49 Meadow Pipits, 13 Song Thrush, 21 Fieldfare, three Redwing, 635 Linnets (North Marsh) and 19 Reed Buntings.

A Russian White-fronted Goose flew north-west past RSPB Bempton Cliffs mid-morning. Other reserve sightings included a ringtail Hen Harrier, one Goosander, a Grey Plover, ten Woodcock, a Short-eared Owl, 122 Skylark, 11 Song Thrush, two Redwing, a Fieldfare, 30 Snow Buntings, a Lapland Bunting and 200 Corn Buntings. In addition, five Snipe, a Woodcock and a Water Rail were along nearby Cliff Lane.

Overcast throughout, with light sleety rain in the morning followed by heavier rain during the afternoon; strong south-east winds developed and temperatures rose to five degrees C. The Tundra Bean Goose remained with the Pink-footed Geese flock which returned to feed on outer head fields. Otherwise the weather was responsible for scant coverage, limited to the discovery of five Fieldfare on the outer head and another between Buckton and Speeton.

A marked change of weather – bright, with moderate south-west winds and a high of ten degrees C. Wildfowl interest on the seawatch included six Pochard and three Tufted Duck flying south with a single Velvet Scoter moving in the opposite direction. Unusual in mid-winter, 11 Dunlin included four birds at Oceanview, but without doubt it was an impressive 105 Woodcock that provided the day’s highlight. Wildfowl interest included 50 Pink-footed Geese, one Shoveler, 17 Wigeon, 285 Teal and four Tufted Ducks, while three Water Rail were also recorded. Passerine interest included 56 Skylark, two Goldcrest, 13 Redwing, 11 Fieldfare and three Lapland Buntings, the latter along the North Cliffs.

Six additional Woodcock, a Golden Plover and two Redwing were also recorded from the edge of Bempton village.

A dull, overcast day until cloud started to clear late afternoon. The temperature reached 8°C and the wind was a moderate south-westerly.

Eleven Pink-footed Geese were feeding east of South Landing where a Bar-tailed Godwit and a Grey Wagtail were at the beach. Six Woodcocks were encountered around the Outer Head. At Bempton Cliffs, a Short-eared Owl remained in residence.

A bright day with thin high cloud. After a frosty morning the temperature struggled to reach 4°C by mid-afternoon in a light south-westerly.

A flock of eight Russian White-fronted Geese at Michlemires were new arrivals while 31 Pink-feet toured the Outer Head. Two Woodcocks and a Short-eared Owl remained at Bempton Cliffs as 80 Pink-footed Geese passed overhead. Nearby, along the cliff top at Buckton there were 24 Snow Buntings, a Russian White-fronted Goose flew north-west with Pink-feet which totalled 165 in three flocks. Corn Bunting numbers remained high with 160 noted together with 21 Rock Pipits, 120 Skylarks and 25 Yellowhammers. Six Redwings and 28 Fieldfares were also present.

A dreary, overcast day with a maximum temperature of 6°C. The wind was a light southerly.

A count of 574 Linnets at Northcliff Marsh was notable and a Water Rail was present near Thornwick Roost. Two Short-eared Owls were hunting at Bempton Cliffs RSPB.

Mainly overcast after a misty start to the day. The temperature reached 5°C and the wind a moderate southerly.

A Blackcap visited a Flamborough village garden. Watchers at Bempton Cliffs logged a ringtail Hen Harrier, also seen at Buckton, as well as a Short-eared Owl, 150 Skylarks, three Woodcocks, 20 Snow Buntings and an impressive 250 Corn Buntings.

Relatively overcast, although there were some brighter intervals in the morning before misty conditions dominated the afternoon; a light/moderate south-easterly wind and a high of six degrees C. An impressive 120 Fieldfare flew south-west over Hartendale, with 31 Curlew around the nearby Beacon Hill.

RSPB Bempton Cliffs/Buckton attracted four Woodcock, a Snipe, two Short-eared Owls, 30 Chaffinch and 50 Corn Buntings.

A day when the weather gods were proven not to be birders – foggy/misty for large portions of the day, with persistent rain and a high of six degrees C in light south-east winds. Thornwick Lakes hosted seven Tufted Ducks and 15 Coots, while Thornwick Pools attracted 15 Teal and a single Coot. A Bar-tailed Godwit remained on South Landing beach, while a Water Rail showed on nearby Highcliffe Pond. Two Fieldfare and a Tawny Owl were in the Dykes.

Overcast, with fog making viewing difficult once more; light/moderate south-south-east winds and a high of six degrees C. Two Short-eared Owls again hunted cliff top fields at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Sightings on the outer head included nine Tufted Ducks and two Redwing.

A fresh south-south-easterly brought variable cloud cover and a maximum temperature of 8°C.

A flock of 34 Russian White-fronted Geese flew over Northcliff Marsh and a further six were at Michlemires. Lapwings were also moving with 93 passing south over the Outer Head. Other sightings included 33 Woodcocks, a Jack Snipe at Thornwick Pools and 14 Great Crested Grebes off High Stacks.

About 20 Snow Buntings continued their stay at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where there was also four Woodcock, a Short-eared Owl, 34 Lapwings and a flock of about 150 Corn Buntings.

Strong south-east winds were a particular feature of a mainly overcast and wet day; temperatures reached seven degrees C. Two Shelduck and eight Great Crested Grebes were recorded off the Fog Station. The Thornwick area hosted 30 Teal, 12 Tufted Ducks and a Jack Snipe. Elsewhere, four Woodcocks remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Overcast throughout, with strong east-south-east winds, rain arriving early evening and a maximum of six degrees C. A Blue Fulmar and a single Snow Bunting flew south past the Fog Station in the morning. Forty-one Russian White-fronted Geese and eight Pink-footed Geese roosted on the outer head before flying inland to feed. Seven Woodcock were at Mid Dykes, with a further four at RSPB Bempton Cliffs; the flock of 15 Snow Buntings also remained at the latter site.

Overcast, with misty conditions and light rain, strong east-south-east winds, and a high of seven degrees C. A total of 43 Russian White-fronted Geese roosted once again on the outer head before they flew off west. Additional wildfowl interest included three Eiders on the seawatch, three Gadwall and 105 Teal on Thornwick Pools, while nine Tufted Ducks frequented Thornwick Lakes.

Blustery easterly winds once again, but after a misty start sunny intervals established for the first time in several days; temperatures reached seven degrees C. The goose flock roosting on the outer head contained 12 Tundra Beans and 48 Russian White-fronts along with a single Pink-footed Goose; once again they flew west to feed at first light. A Puffin flew past the Fog Station in the morning, while a Blue Fulmar and first-winter Caspian Gull headed south mid-afternoon. Elsewhere, an adult Little Gull fed off South Dykes. Sightings from RSPB Bempton Cliffs included three Grey Plover, five Woodcock and three Short-eared Owls.

A day of strong easterly winds, overcast skies and a high of five degrees C. Seawatching proved rewarding with ten White-fronted Geese (south), a Velvet Scoter, two Puffins, four Little Auks (north) and two Blue Fulmars (south). Two Short-eared Owls, ten Lapwing, five Woodcock, a Mistle Thrush and 25 Chaffinch were recorded at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Overcast, with moderate easterly winds and a high of four degrees C. The 12 Tundra Bean Geese again roosted on the outer head together with 56 Russian White-fronted Geese and five Pink-feet. Two southbound Blue Fulmars were the highlights of the morning seawatch. Five Woodcock and the Mistle Thrush remained in residence at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, with another Woodcock in the nearby village.

A challenging day of weather, with strong south-easterlies, persisent rain and a maximum of five degrees C. The seawatch highlight was a Bonxie that flew north past the Observatory. Once again 56 Russian White-fronted Geese left their roost on the outer head to feed further west. In addition, 13 Tufted Ducks were on Thornwick Lakes and a Woodcock in the Dykes.

A brief respite from the incessant easterly airstream, with light variable winds, sunny intervals in the morning and a best of six degrees C. A Goosander and three Great Crested Grebes flew south during the seawatch. Wildfowl interest on the headland included 14 (12+2) Tundra Bean Geese, 52 Eurasian White-fronted Geese, a Barnacle Goose, four Pink-footed Geese, three Gadwall and 117 Teal. In addition, a Water Rail skulked in Hartendale Gutter and 24 Woodcock were on the outer head.

Two Short-eared Owls hunted fields at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where three Woodcock remained.

Overcast throughout, with a moderate easterly winds and maximum of a chilly four degrees C. A flock of 54 Russian White-fronted Geese along with four Pink-feet again roosted on the outer head. Additional records included a Velvet Scoter flying east past South Dykes, where three Woodcock, 12 Fieldfare and seven Redwing were also present. Two Short-eared Owls and a Woodcock remained at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

Overcast, with persistent but light rain throughout, a strong east-south-easterly wind and a high of five degrees C. The Thornwick area hosted 67 Teal, eight Tufted Ducks and 15 Coot. The only notable passerine records related to two Redwing and a Fieldfare.

A sunny day with a light to moderate southerly and a maximum temperature of 9°C.

Four Barnacle Geese and a single Dark-bellied Brent were the most notable sightings on a seawatch. The Tufted Duck flock at Thornwick Lakes increased to 12.

At Bempton Cliffs RSPB, two Short-eared Owls and Woodcock continued to entertain while a male Blackcap was in Bempton village.

A return to dull, overcast conditions with a light southerly and a maximum temperature of 7°C.

Seawatching highlights included 27 Wigeon, a Little Gull, 164 Red-throated Divers and a single Great Northern while 8 Great Crested Grebes were offshore. Other birds logged on the Outer Head included two Tundra Bean Geese, 55 Russian White-fronted Geese, three Water Rails, seven Woodcock, a Grey Wagtail, 84 Fieldfares and 17 Redwings.

Three Woodcocks remained at Bempton Cliffs RSPB where a Grey Plover passed overhead.

There was little change in the weather pattern with a fresh easterly, a maximum temperature of 5°C and heavy cloud.

A Great Northern Diver flew north past the Fog Station. A pair of Gadwall were at Thornwick Pools. Five Lapwing, five Woodcocks and 26 Fieldfares were elsewhere on the Outer Head.

Bempton Cliffs RSPB continued to host three Woodcocks.