The last day of January saw 4 Barnacle Geese and 1 dark-bellied Brent Goose on the seawatch while 2 Short-eared Owl and Woodcock were at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/31...

54 White-fronted Geese again, Velvet Scoter near Danes Dyke with 2 Short-eared Owl at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/29...

2 Short-eared Owl at RSPB Bempton late afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

14 Tundra Bean Geese and 52 White-fronted Geese remained while a Barnacle Goose was new in, 24 Woodcock on the outer head also 3 more at RSPB Bempton with 2 Short-eared Owl Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/28...

A great 'Six Goose Day' @flamboroughbird.bsky.social with 14 Tundra Bean Goose, 52 Russian White-fronted Goose, 4 Pinkfeet, and a single Barnacle as well as the ubiquitous (and slightly annoying) Canadas and Greylags. Here are some of the Tundra Bean Geese doing a flypast.

2 Short-eared Owl at rspb Bempton early afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

12 Tundra Bean Geese along with 56 White-fronted Geese left their roost also 2 Blue Fulmar on the seawatch. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/26...

Today’s highlights included 10 White-fronted Geese, Velvet Scoter and 4 Little Auk on the seawatch while 5 Woodcock and 2 Short-eared Owl were at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/25...

Bigger seas still @flamboroughbird.bsky.social in face-numbingly strong easterly winds resulted in an enjoyable seawatch: ten White-fronted Geese south, 1 Velvet Scoter, 1 Puffin, 3 Little Auks north & 2 Blue Fulmars.

The roosting goose flock included 12 Tundra Bean Geese and 48 White-fronted Geese, seawatching had Puffin, Blue Fulmar and Caspian Gull while 3 Short-eared Owl and 5 Woodcock graced RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/24...

Strong easterlies produced big seas & bracing temperatures @flamboroughbird.bsky.social … but also birds. 12 Tundra Bean & 48 White-fronted Geese the highlight along with a Blue Fulmar, adult Little Gull & 1st winter Caspian Gull.

Blue Fulmar past the outer head, total of 41 White-fronted Geese flew inland, Woodcock featured while 15 Snow Bunting at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/22...

31 White-fronted Geese west over mid dykes early morning @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

With only a handful previously this winter, it was nice to see a reasonable flock of Russian White-fronted Geese yesterday @flamboroughbird.bsky.social when 34 appeared out of the gloom, alighted briefly and then headed south across the headland.

We have a relatively small number of wintering Teal each year @flamboroughbird.bsky.social Only a few brief spells of sunlight yesterday managed to light up this group on a murky day.

40 White-fronted Geese observed, Jack Snipe at Thornwick pools, Lapwing on the move, Woodcock in good numbers with circa 20 Snow Bunting and Short-eared Owl at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/20...

6 White-fronted Geese flew west over North Marine Road and Jack Snipe at Thornwick pools @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Foggy weather compromised today’s sightings with 2 Short-eared Owl at RSPB Bempton being the highlight. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/19...

2 Short-eared Owl at RSPB Bempton late afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Buckton cliff top fields held Hen Harrier while at RSPB Bempton Short-eared Owl, 4 Woodcock, 20 Snow Bunting and 250 Corn Buntings. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/16...

8 White-fronted Geese were new in with another over Buckton, also there 24 Snow Bunting and 160 Corn Bunting while Short-eared Owl and 2 Woodcock were at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/14...

One I completed before I got ill. Finished page of artwork of the @flamboroughbird.bsky.social Song Sparrow from last year.

A beautiful morning at #Buckton with lots of quality birds, including 24 Snow Buntings, a Russian White-fronted Goose north-west with 18 Pink-feet, a total of 165 Pinks in three flocks, 160 Corn Buntings, 21 Rock Pipits, 120 Skylarks, 25 Yellowhammers, 260 Starlings, six Redwings, 28 Fieldfares

24 Snow Bunting on clifftop still at north end of Hoddy Cows Lane, Buckton @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

8 Russian White-fronted Geese in field opposite entrance to Thornwick haven camp. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Sold out !! This event is now fully booked.

Velvet Scoter and 6 Pochard on the seawatch, 3 Lapland Bunting at Thornwick, 4 Water Rail and 111 Woodcock across the headland Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/12...

3 Lapland Bunting in field north west of Thornwick camp then flew towards North Landing @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

A special event- Richard Baines will be delivering a talk on his acclaimed book “The Rarity Garden” with an auction of original art from the book by artist Ben Green. Don’t miss out, reserve your place by following the link flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/rarit...

Finally a Tundra Bean Goose found FBO, at RSPB Bempton - White-fronted Goose, Short-eared Owl, Hen Harrier, 30 Snow Bunting and Lapland Bunting. An influx of Woodcock across the headland totalled 63. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/10...

First chance to scour the outer head since the north-east winds/snow. Picked out a Tundra Bean amongst the Pink-feet to trigger the year’s first @flamboroughbird.bsky.social mini-twitch. 51 Woodcock an excellent tally, also 40 Snipe, 1 Jack Snipe & a whopping 635 Linnets on North Marsh cover crop.

Tundra Bean Goose with Pink-footed Geese east of old fall hedge from lighthouse road. Please park at lighthouse and walk back to view @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

16 Snow Bunting at RSPB Bempton, Pink-footed Geese on the move across the headland and a Shoveler new in. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/8t...

16 Snow Bunting at clifftop field north end of Hoddy cows lane @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Velvet Scoter on the seawatch and 250 Pink-footed Geese over the village. RSPB Bempton/Buckton held 19 Snow Bunting, Short-eared Owl and 8 Woodcock while a Jack Snipe visited the nearby village garden. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/7t...

Another wintry day with Woodcocks and Water Rail on the outer head, 11 Snow Bunting and Lapland Bunting at Buckton and Marsh Harrier at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/6t...

The icy and snowy weather continued with 2 unseasonal Puffins on the seawatch, South Landing beach hosted Snipe, Golden Plover, Bar-tailed Godwit, Ringed Plovers and Red-breasted Merganser. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/5t...

A bunting fest at Buckton & Bempton with Lapland, 29 Snow and 261 Corn Bunting, South Landing held good numbers of waders and Red-breasted Merganser. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/4t...

13 Snow Bunting in clifftop north west of jubilee viewpoint at RSPB Bempton. Please note the visitor centre is closed and approach roads/car park are very icy @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

FBO is hosting a talk by Richard Baines on February the 15th on his excellent book ’The Rarity Garden’. Book artist Ben Green has generously donated original artwork from the book for auction to raise funds for FBO. Please follow the link for details flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/rarit...

A very snowy day withv2 Manx Shearwater and Great Northern Diver on the seawatch, 2 White-fronted Geese still at Thornwick, Woodcock and Water Rail featured as did a Snow Bunting over rspb Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/3r...

Car left at home for obvious reasons & hiked out to the @flamboroughbird.bsky.social Seawatch Obs. Heavy snow meant the sea wasn’t visible often, but two Manx Shearwaters still surprised. Best a Woodcock that hadn’t heard snow-deadened footsteps approaching & flew up over my right foot!

Seawatching drew Long-tailed Duck, Manx Shearwater, Great Northern Diver and 2 Snow Bunting in off, 2 White-fronted Geese still with 2 Short-eared Owl, Woodcock and 200 Corn Bunting at RSPB Bempton/Buckton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/2n...

Sunrise @flamboroughbird.bsky.social ushers in 2026. Enjoyable day wandering the headland rewarded with 2 Great Northern Divers, 4 Velvet Scoters, 2 Russian White-fronts & a Long-tailed Duck.

2 Short-eared Owl at RSPB Bempton late afternoon @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Happy new year 2 Great Northern Diver and 4 Velvet Scoter on the seawatch, Long-tailed Duck off south cliffs and White-fronted Geese at Thornwick still while Buckton hosted 40 Corn Bunting and 60 Yellowhammer Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/1s...

Long-tailed Duck on sea south of old fall plantation. @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

2 White-fronted Geese still at Thornwick lakes this morning @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Our last sightings of 2025 included Great Northern Diver on the seawatch, Long-tailed Duck still off south cliffs, 2 White-fronted Geese and 350 Pink-footed Geese while a Short-eared Owl was at RSPB Bempton. Happy new year flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/31...

That’s 2025 done! Happy New Year to all and we look forward to seeing you on the headland in 2026