Blustery Bempton - 22nd October 2017

Brambling

The most prominent feature today was the very strong and cool south west wind but becoming bright and sunny after a spell of rain. It was difficult to hold my camera so the tripod had to be utilised and even then it was difficult to prevent movement!

A rainbow over Bartlett Nab had me looking for a pot of gold, but as a colleague informed me "the pot was probably at the other end"!

 

So, what was about on this blustery, cool, autumnal day?

Todays Sightings

The Dell held the roosting Tawny Owl, which was a challenge in itself to locate it in its favourite Hawthorn! Although not deep in the bush it was very well hidden! A Sparrowhawk flew into the Hawthorn as if to torment the Tawny and was a little easier to photograph!

Many Redwings availed themselves of the berries, together with Blackbirds and Song Thrushes.

A walk down onto the cliffs confirmed very little on the ledges. This Gannet near Bartlett Nab is probably one of the last.

Nearby, two Herring Gulls appeared to be having a conversation!

Warm coats, hats and gloves were a requirement on the viewpoints and the best plan was to keep moving! Sheltered areas near the visitor centre provided some excellent views of two Chiffchaffs, four Bramblings and two Yellow Browed Warblers.

Chiffchaff

Brambling

And with a Tree Sparrow

And finally, Yellow Browed Warbler