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.

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Tophill Low - 29th September 2020

 

Green Sandpipers

At this time of year it is lovely to have sunny autumnal days, unless you are walking around the south side of Tophill Low, when the sun is directly in your face from most of the hides! I arrived at about 0645 and already there were five cars in the car park. I decided that most of the occupants would be glued to their cameras in north marsh hide, hoping for Kingfisher and Otter. This is why I opted to walk south, meeting only two people, but being challenged by the light. It is now compulsory to wear masks / face coverings in the hides. A serious side effect of this is optics steaming up! As a result, the combination of direct sunlight and steaminess made me wonder if I was capturing any images at all! Nothing new to see, just the expected species, mainly duck - where are the waders?

Dabchicks

Green Sandpipers




Water Rail


Grey Wagtail



Spooked by a passing Marsh Harrier, the ducks come back


Grey Heron "Meditating"!

Little Egret


Common Buzzard



Views over south marsh



'till next time....................................

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