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.

Sunday, 17 March 2019

Burton Riggs and Seamer Tip Pool - 17th March 2019

Great Crested Grebe - Burton Riggs

No cliffs today as I needed to take Heather to Seamer station, heading off for a girlie few days with our daughter Abigail in Durham. I decided to have a wander around nearby Burton Riggs and Seamer Tip pool. The question is, "Where are the birds?". Certainly not where I go, save a few expected common species. Best at Burton Riggs were two Chiffchaffs with one singing high in a tree. Two Great Crested Grebes, several Tufted Ducks, Mallards, Canada and Grey Lag Geese, Moorhens and Coots were best of the rest.

Tufted Ducks


Great Crested Grebes


An often overlooked but gorgeous Carrion Crow




And the colourful drake Mallard



Moving on to Seamer Tip pool, two Mute Swans, a pair of Gadwall, several Tufted Ducks and Mallards, Coots, Moorhen and a large group of Grey Lag Geese with a couple of Canada Geese. Such excitement!

Gadwall



Following such an exciting morning, I was overcome by the need to go home in order to lay down in a dark room with the application of a cold compress! Tomorrow, I will try watching paint dry!
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