A Wander Through Bempton & Buckton - 29th November 2021

 

Approaching Bempton

Today dawned cold and frosty with treacherous black ice! My first walk with Symphony was very similar to an audition for Bambi on Ice, me being Bambi! Not at all pleasant, for me, but probably hilarious for any onlookers! Still it enabled me to capture the Moon and Bempton's Christmas tree.

This mornings Moon

Bempton's Christmas Tree

 

I waited until after lunch before embarking on a second wander, hopeful that the ice had melted, and taking in both Bempton and Buckton. It was rather pleasant!

Ice and Stones

"I'm only a poor little Spuggie"

Hanging On

Black Headed and Common Gulls on Buckton Pond

And, of course, Canada Geese

Long may this ruined dwelling remain in Buckton

Mallards on Bempton Pond

Approaching Bempton

Who can resist a Robin?

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

"Walking in a Winter Wonderland" to Bempton Cliffs - 28th November 2021

 

Yesterday (27th) was a "no go" day! Storm Arwen arrived and attempted to wreak havoc along the coast! It was a stay at home in the warm sort of day! This morning, the strong gales had abated, only to be replaced by snow! Well a gentle covering! My title is a little bit exaggerated, it is still late autumn and "a winter wonderland", you decide!

Today should be my volunteering day but The RSPB have issued a closure notice -

 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

UPDATE: The visitor centre will remain closed. Due to wind and snow the reserve is not safe today. We would strongly advise any visitors to reschedule their visit.

Symphony was well prepared for the "adventure"

The snow drifts were phenomenal! 😇

Evidence of Storm Arwen's presence (some of the RSPB visitor centre roof sustained damage)

Cliff Lane

Fencing at the VC

Now only half a Puffin

A new design of seabird interpretation boards (pebble dashed by vegetation)

 

And now to the "winter wonderland"! 😇

Not a day for paddling! 😇

Decorative Trees

Bempton St Michaels Church

Bempton Pond

All comments "tongue in cheek"! 😇

All images taken Handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

Aspects of Bridlington Harbour & Bay (Birds) - 24th November 2021

 

Purple Sandpiper

My second wander around Bridlington Harbour is usually in daylight and therefore I get a good look at any birds present. It was high tide and the only birds on the water were Mallard, a Cormorant, Herring Gulls and Black Headed Gulls. A few more Cormorants, Herring Gulls and Great Black Backed Gulls occupied the roof of the fish dock warehouse. Where would the waders be? 

Turnstone were the easiest to locate

The Redshanks were found at roost behind the fish dock

And with some Dunlin

My search for Purple Sandpipers was a little harder! I found them on the harbour wall off the north pier. To see them required me to hang over the side and surprisingly, they numbered c30, the most I have seen in the harbour! Luckily, I didn't overbalance!

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.