Lots of birds around Hoddy Cows Lane Buckton, mainly thrushes, Goldcrests, Reed Buntings, Yellowhammers and finches. A Blackcap and a Mealy Redpoll gave us hope of finding some thing good. Then news broke of a Richards Pipit further up the coast so we strolled up to the field and a large pipit flushed and flew around calling before returning to the field to give decent views. Unfortunatly I didnt manage any photos. On the way back to the car a Peregrine was givin the local pigeons something to worry about. On to Bempton, not much there but Tree Sparrows and a covey of Red-legged Partridge.
17th Oct
Back to Hoddy Cows Lane Buckton where it was obvious that most birds had shipped out over night. However after trudging around for a couple of hours we desided to leave when Steve shouted out RAPTOR, I looked up and shouted ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARD, camera out and I managed to get several decent images. We rang JB and NC who were down at Flamborough but they didnt connect with the bird. 6 Common Buzzards were then picked up at Danes Dyke with Kestrel and Sparrowhawk also recorded that afternoon.
We then moved on to Filey Brigg where I found a Velvet Scoter in with 9 Common Scoters. Finally 3 Whooper Swans flew south at Dusk.
18th October
Off to Scarborough for the reported Dusky Warbler but we dipped out. We did manage 2 adult winter Med Gulls at Holbeck though. Then tried to get on the Brigg but the sea had other ideas so we finnished the trip off at Filey Dams where the usual birds were found. A Common Buzzard was picked up on our way Home.
PHOTOS TO FOLLOW.
Distant shots of a superb Male Hen Harrier this pm (3rd visit this week).
The camera had trouble locking on this bird, hence the blurring.
c 200 Pink-footed Geese over + 1 Peregrine, 1 Kestrel, 7 Grey Partridge and another Peregrine on route.
Waxwings showed well this PM at Skircot Green.
Bottom 4 pics digi scoped.
On my way out of ASDA this PM, Dave S rang me about a flock of Waxwings reported near the Hospital. Dave picked me up but we didnt find the birds where they had been seen, we did however find at least 16 birds at King Cross behind the Fire Station. We were joined by DJP and I managed some record shots in very poor light.
Usual walk over Roils Head brought 30 Fieldfares, 30+ Lapwings and 60 BHGs. The best bird though was a Peregrine over Tower Hill Norton Tower, unfortunatly my camera was still in its case and by the time I got it set the bird was heading away.
Flight shot of the Richard's Pipit at Buckton on 16th October, thanks to Bucktonbirder Mark Thomas, take a look at his blog site Bucktonbirder theres some good stuff on it.
This superb Rough-legged Buzzard was found at the bottom of Hoddy Cows Lane Buckton at 13.34PM. It was continually mobbed by corvids.
Accipiter Nissus was also recorded at Buckton on 17th.
Peregrine harrasing the local pigeons at Buckton.
Message from a disgruntled land owner.
One of 2 Roe Deer seen in thier usual spot this evening.
A dead Comma butterfly found yesterday.
Sunset looking from Heath Hill Road towards Stoodley Pike and Sunderland Pasture. Went to Cold Edge this PM. 1 Tufted Duck, 7 Greylags, 1 Stonechat and 3 Wheatears were the best I colud do. After Tea usual walk over Roils Head produced 1 Sparrowhawk, 7 Redwings, c40 Meadow Pipits and a Snipe at Tower Hill.
My 5th ever Radde's Warbler and 4th in the Spurn area. The first Ive seen in 10 years. We were lucky to be in the right place at the right time and joined the que to view this little beauty. The thing is can you count a bird in a ringers hands or do you have to wait to tick it when it is released. Not that Im bothered but I think It was a lifer for Steve C.
Birders gather at Sammys Point.
The best pictures I managed of the Pallas's Warbler. This is the 12th Ive seen and the first for 12 years. Raddes photos to follow.
Siskins were hopping around at peoples feet.
Redstart on the rocks.
Lapland Bunting with a gammy eye. All Lap Bunt photos digi scoped.
This Great Grey Shrike showed briefly at Kilnsea. Digi Scoped image. Photos of Raddes and Pallas's Warblers to follow.
