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.

Sunday, 19 March 2023

Aspects of Bridlington Harbour & Bay (Birds) - 18th March 2023

 

Kittiwake

It was good to see and hear Kittiwakes in Bridlington today. These pretty little gulls should not be confused with the feisty, chip stealing Herring Gulls! During the day they increased in numbers (although still many more to return). Kittiwakes have a life time loyalty to their partner and return to their same nest site throughout their lifetime. It is a sad reflection on human actions that cause nests to be removed and deterrents such as netting put in place, to prevent them causing "minor" inconvenience to those humans that have no interest in wildlife. Sadly, in the first year of deterrents, the birds probably wont breed and this is worrying as Kittiwakes are red listed and in most danger.

Kittiwakes





Purple Sandpipers



Turnstones


Herring Gulls

Robin


Black Headed Gulls

Starling


Thank you for looking.

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