Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Saturday, 30 January 2016

Bridlington Harbour

Purple Sandpiper

Saturday is Bridlington market day and despite the windy conditions we had our greetings card stall set up. With some time out for good behaviour, I ventured onto the harbour as the high tide was beginning to turn. I was pleased to see good numbers of Purple Sandpiper, Redshank and Turnstone sheltering on the ledges below the Spa Centre. The Redshank and Turnstone were rather sedate, but the Purple Sandpipers (c30+) were very active, dodging the breaking waves, flying onto the ledges just before a soaking! Some misjudged and were swept out with the wave, only to appear toe shake themselves down and fly back to the ledges! Simple entertainment and a pleasure to watch.

Sedate life on the ledge! Redshank.



Purple Sandpiper













Turnstone





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