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.

Monday, 1 November 2021

Bempton Cliffs Walk - 1st November 2021

 

Ring Ouzel, Bempton Dell

A late walk to the cliffs today but very rewarding! 

This morning, c0700hrs, I was really taken aback walking Symphony, with the sight and sound of c4-5000 Pink Footed Geese over Bempton village! It was fantastic to just stand and stare.

At last my hearing problems are being addressed, with a decision by the ENT consultant offering me hearing aids. Just waiting for a fitting appointment now, so hopefully soon, I will be able to hear the birds that currently I miss! Hence the late walk.

Yesterday, I reported a Gannet Guga still on the ledges from Grandstand viewpoint. A colleague informed me that it fledged this morning, so it stayed into November! Bon voyage!

Walking towards the reserve, nine Whooper Swans flew down Cliff Lane towards the village





Surprise of the afternoon was a Ring Ouzel (found by Trev C) in the Dell at Bempton. I eventually managed to lock on to it!




And finally, not as many as this morning, but Pink Footed Geese



All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.


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