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.

Thursday 9 February 2023

Tophill Low - 9th February 2023

 

Kingfisher

With a good weather forecast, I decided to head down to Tophill Low and enjoyed a wander through the reserve, cool, but bright and sunny. The problem with a sunny morning is that most hides look directly into the sun and/or the glare on the water surface is blinding. With this in mind, I headed to the back to back hides on south marsh in the hope of a Bittern! It was nice to chat with David W who informed me that the Marsh Harriers were showing well. Despite my best efforts, I couldn't locate a Bittern, so enjoyed the Marsh Harriers and a Kingfisher (distant). Curlew also took flight from the nearby River Hull. I needed to stretch my legs so headed back with the plan of visiting north marsh. Here a Kingfisher was more obliging, even aesthetically framing itself on one of the stick posts. The Snowdrops were also amazing and who can resist them? Time for me ran out and I had failed to visit Watton!

Curlew over South Marsh



Kingfisher on South Marsh


Marsh Harrier over South Marsh









Kingfisher North Marsh






Who can resist Snowdrops?




The "Locals" remain friendly!



Thank you for looking>

 



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