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.

Monday, 2 October 2023

Red-eyed Vireo, Bempton Cliffs - 2nd October 2023

 


A Red-eyed Vireo was found at Bempton Cliffs a few days ago by Will Scott, but being a weekend the crowds would've been excessive. Decided to walk to the cliffs this morning and prepared to give ten minutes or so to see if the bird would show. Remember, I very rarely see reported birds! No show first thing, so walked to the cliffs, and on my return, still no show according the massive crowd of three! A few moments looking into the dell, I spotted a Chiffchaff and while looking at it I spotted a second bird. Could it be? Yes it was, a life tick that is Red-eyed Vireo! It was quite sprightly, flitting in the hawthorns, remaining still briefly enabling some record shots that I share below.






All images taken, at distance, with Sony RX10 Mk4.


Thank you for looking.

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