Sunday 12th February

Persistent rain and sleet continued for much of the day, with a strong north easterly breeze.

It was an exceptional day for Glaucous Gull records with a minimum of three at Bempton and a single at South Landing. South Landing also held a Long-tailed Duck and a Woodcock.

Counts from the sea watch included 47 Red-throated Diver, 11 Fulmar, 6 Gannet, 6 Kittiwake and a single Common Scoter.

Cormorant by Alan Walkington.