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, 11 March 2023

Aspects of Bridlington Harbour & Bay (Birds) - 11th March 2023

 

Drake Eider

Most of the morning it was high tide and most of the birds were on their roost sites around the harbour. At low tide, most of them could be seen on the extensive mud within the harbour. The expected waders included Redshanks. Dunlins, Turnstones, Sanderlings and Purple Sandpipers. Best bird for me was a drake Eider, just off the harbour wall and my first for the year.

Drake Eider





A solitary Sanderling has taken to associating with a group of Turnstones. The Turnstones do not like the Sanderling and constantly harass it! It doesn't seem to get the message and is seen on a regular basis.



 

Redshanks


Redshank bath time






The following images demonstrate one of the worst aspects of human activity and the nature around them. You cannot blame the birds.



Thank you for looking.

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