Yellowhammer
A spring like morning just begs a good walk and the Bempton circuit easily fits that bill! The route starts in Bempton village, through Buckton, up Hoddy Cows Lane to Buckton Cliffs, Bempton Cliffs and back to Bempton down Cliff Lane.
Arriving at Buckton pond, a Shelduck took flight towards the cliffs and eight Common Gulls loafed around the pond. Walking up Hoddy Cows Lane, the most numerous bird was the Yellowhammer with at least thirty in the hedgerow and numerous large flocks on Buckton Cliffs near the ringing area.
Yellowhammers
Between Buckton Pond and Buckton Cliffs it was great to see Chaffinches, Robins, Blackbirds, Reed Buntings, Skylarks, Linnets, Corn Buntings, Yellowhammers and a Stonechat. Larger groups were attracted to the seeded area close to the ringing area.
Chaffinch
Robin
Stonechat
Reed Bunting (m)
Gannets and Fulmars dominated Buckton and Bempton Cliffs with more of them on the cliffs than observed on Sunday last. Of specific interest, a year 1 Gannet was seen from Bartlett Nab viewpoint. At this time of year this age group would normally be around the west coast of Africa!
Gannets
Fulmars
I have named this rock Bempton! He is located on Bempton Cliffs between Bartlett Nab viewpoint and Nettletrip camera. As he is looking out to sea, I regard him as guardian of the cliffs! However, few people have noticed him and I would love to find out more about whether he is natural or has been placed in position in the past. It is not a large rock. Can anyone provide any information? .
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