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.

Monday, 19 March 2018

Bridlington Harbour - 19th March 2018

Shag

Bridlington Harbour produced some great birds yesterday - Grey Phalarope, Little Gull and Long Tailed Duck! Unfortunately, I couldn't get down there. I did make the effort early this morning in the hope that these birds would continue to enjoy the safety from the sea enormously powerful waves. There was no sign of the Long Tailed Duck, I missed the Grey Phalarope when it flew south seconds before I arrived, But I did manage to touch base with two Little Gulls.

Consolation was in the form of a Shag in breeding plumage!



Several Kittiwakes were taking shelter with some looking rather worse for wear courtesy of the weather.


The tide had peaked but no mud for waders yet. These Redshanks and Turnstone enjoyed a "group hug"!


The Redshanks became quite flighty but eventually settled


And several Purple Sandpipers mingled



A Rock Pipit flitted between the harbour structures, landing only briefly, but I was ready!




I bet the Grey Phalarope is re-located later!

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