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.

Tuesday, 10 January 2017

Birthday Birding - Scarborough

Black Necked Grebe

Sixty one years ago, the world became a much better (but noisier) place when a small bundle of joy bounced crying and screaming into life! The crying and screaming has remained with me as most of you will know!!

Today dawned bright and pleasant, a day to increase the years bird list and what better place to achieve this than Scarborough? I started the morning on Marine Drive looking for Black Redstart and of course, not finding one! Still, the harbour is always good and today it held two Black Necked Grebes, a Grey Heron and a Great Northern Diver. A Peregrine graced the cliffs below Scarborough Castle.

Black Necked Grebe




Grey Heron


Great Northern Diver





Peregrine



A drive around to the south beach area provided two Long Tailed Ducks and a Velvet Scoter, but scope views only due to distance.

Holbeck is always good for Mediterranean Gulls and today I met 3LAN!




I had hoped to see Bean Geese that had been reported on Seamer Carr but as usual, I had left it too late and was left to admire a green field with a few Gulls on it!

Overall, a good morning "Birthday Birding"!
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2 comments:

  1. Mike Attwood11 January 2017 at 00:05

    Hi Kevin, You brought back memories, I used to spend my holidays there during the war. It was a great place for wildlife even then.

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  2. Kevin Groocock11 January 2017 at 07:35

    I'm glad it brought back memories. Despite it's busy nature, there is still a place for wildlife. I love Scarborough.

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