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.

Saturday, 9 April 2022

Aspects of Bridlington Harbour & Bay (Some of the Birds) - 9th April 2022

 

Purple Sandpiper

Sadly, very few birds in and around the harbour on an incoming tide. Still a good number of Purple Sandpipers and of course, Turnstones. I failed to find any Redshank, which is unusual. Kittiwake numbers seem well down, particularly on the fish dock wall. It is also sad to see an increase in netting on buildings to deter them breeding. Sadly, the endangered Kittiwakes, along with most seabirds, are loyal and traditional to their nest site and partner. Failure to reach their nests will probably result in a failure to breed this year. Humans can be so thoughtless and cruel.

Purple Sandpipers





Turnstone




A random Herring Gull

I mentioned above the sadness at seeing netting placed to deter Kittiwakes nesting but this image always amuses me!


All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

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