One of two Barred Warblers in Bempton Cliffs Dell!
Sunny intervals, occasional showers and a strong north-easterly blow greeted me on the cliffs today. What would the day bring? Well, I gave the whole reserve a good going over, walking the cliff top, visiting all six viewpoints, walking the nature trail but spending most time around the Dell, courtesy of not one but two Barred Warblers! Walking towards Jubilee Corner viewpoint, a Short Eared Owl came in off, but with the strength of the NE wind, it shot through and beyond the RAF station. At Jubilee Corner, two Peregrines entertained but again if you blinked they had shot away! Also, probably the last remaining Gannet family can be seen on the cliffs, but distant. Walking back, Trev C called me to say he had found a Barred Warbler in the Dell so that was where I headed. The bird was instantly in view and showed well throughout the day. As we watched it, unbelievably, a second Barred Warbler joined it and the two birds remained for the rest of the day. While enjoying the Barred Warbler, a male Ring Ousel flew through and at least three Woodcock frequented the area. A male Blackcap showed briefly and another birder reported an earlier female.
So, what else was seen? Todays sightings:
Bird (s) of the day had to be the very showy Barred Warblers in the Dell. Interestingly, the birds did venture away briefly and one ventured into the ringing nets of Dave A! He must have loved the bird so much that when it ventured back into the Dell, it sported a very fetching ring!
What is better than one Barred Warbler? Yes two!
Probably the last Guga on the cliffs!
And while watching the Barred Warbler(s), it would have been rude not to capture some of the Redwings!
Now that the seabirds have left the cliffs, we are able to "wow" at their splendour!
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