Winter thrushes at RSPB Bempton Cliffs

 When Stu, Catherine and I arranged to meet at Bempton we were not expecting a strong northerley wind!

I walked down to Staple Newk in the hope of finding Snow Buntings, but no sign of any birds, I guess that they were all sheltering. Lots of Gannets out and about. Ian, one of the volunteers thought that the wind had probably blown some a bit closer to the coast.

2 peregrines were displaying their flying skills, soaring high and then stooping down on unsuspecting prey.

We think that this one had caught something and had landed to eat it.

We stayed close to visitor centre to shelter from the wind. Jackdaws were busy at the feeders.

We sat in the "Dell" for a while and watched birds flying through.

Lots of berrys for the birds at the moment. A redwing and fieldfare were enjoying them.

I left at lunchtime to meet my son in Bridlington. Thanks to Stu and Catherine for the company.

Warm welcome at RSPB Blacktoft Sands

 

I spent a couple of hours at RSPB Blacktoft Sands this afternoon. Mike had the log burning stove working to welcome visitors on a cold day.

This was my view from Marshland hide, the mist did clear about 3pm and visibility was good until dark.

I was in reception hide talking to Daz when he pointed out the kingfisher, outside the window.

I spent the last few minutes of my visit in Marshland hide and just managed this poor shot of a barn owl out hunting.