16th December

The coldest night of the recent chilly spell was followed by a surprisingly pleasant day of unbroken sunshine and hardly a breath of breeze.

Portland Bill Red-throated Diver 1e, Common Scoter 40etc, Lapwing c50 grounded + 44s, Golden Plover c200 grounded, Purple Sandpiper 3, Snipe 7, Woodcock 1, Redwing 11, Song Thrush c40, Fieldfare 2, Black Redstart 2, Dartford Warbler 2, Chiffchaff 1.

Sweethill Lapwing 6, Golden Plover 18, Snipe 1, Redwing 12, Song Thrush 12.

Inmosthay Woodcock 1, 

Blacknor 1.

Skate Park Black Redstart 1.

Ferrybridge Teal 1, Pintail 1, Shoveler 1, Merlin 1, Lapwing 62, Golden Plover 25, Bar-tailed Godwit 4, Redshank 1.