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.

Friday, 29 July 2016

RSPB Blacktoft Sands

Reed Warbler

As much as we love RSPB Bempton Cliffs, we needed a change of scenery, so headed down to RSPB Blacktoft Sands! The weather was a challenge with sunny intervals and (very) heavy showers! We managed a number of year ticks with Black Tailed Godwits, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Spotted Redshank, Common Snipe, Bearded Tit and a juvenile Water Rail. The light was appalling, changing from dark and rainy to very bright with little contrast. Couple that with distance resulting in a challenge for 500mm plus 1.4 converter! That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

Reed Warbler



Grey Heron


Measuring up? Grey Heron with Little Egret


Green Sandpiper



Spotted Redshank




Avocets


Black Tailed Godwit with Lapwing


Lapwing


Ruff



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