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.

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Bempton Cliffs Walk (Wildlife) - 18th October 2022

 

It's lonely on the cliffs!

A later than planned walk to the cliffs on a lovely cool, autumnal morning. Not a lot to see from my perspective but I'm sure the obsessional birders will come up with a list of what I miss 😇!

At the top of Cliff Lane, in the stubble field, my attention was drawn to eleven Grey Partridges in the company of a female Pheasant


Gannets can still be seen around the cliffs, mainly in flight, but a small number can be seen on the ledges

Year 4 Gannet


I love the cliffs in spring when Red Campion is in full bloom. I'm not sure if this bloom is very late or very early!


Male Reed Bunting


Tree Sparrow


Redwing

Tree Sparrows are well in the majority on Bempton Cliffs but House Sparrows remain scarce and therefore a pleasure to see. I believe House Sparrows bred on the cliffs for the first time this year.

House Sparrow


Tree Sparrow and House Sparrow



All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

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