We had day out at Bridlington earlier this week and we enjoyed quite a tough hike from the South Shore towards Flamborough Head.
On the way, a look at Bridlington Harbour got me a long awaited sighting of a Barnacle Goose.
Also here, Dunlin, Redshank Great Black-backed Gull, Oystercatcher.
Turnstone were plentiful here, and some have learned of a free meal, from the Pigeon and Gull population, and were looking around the benches for chips.
The coastal path was very wet with slippy mud which made for heavy going.
To compensate though, the weather was warm and sunny for a good part of the day and the views were great.
Not a great deal of time for birding, but I did keep an eye out for Snow Bunting without success.
At Danes Dyke a couple had come all the way from Shipley to collect some seaweed for their garden.
While Sue was chatting to them I spotted a solitary Curlew pass by across the sea.
A bit further along the path a large sea duck was seen.
It was very far off and the pictures were poor but I believe it's an Eider.
I could be wrong though.
I am wrong .. it was a F. Common Scoter (Cheers Bri).
At the 'lighthouse' footpath sign we turned left.
At the road another left turn took us eventually to Flamborough Village.
We bought a sarnie from the Co-op and sat on a bench to eat it.
We just missed the bus, however, and unfortunately we had to spend a bit of time in the pub, 'till the next Bridlington bus arrived.
Raggalds Flood 15:50
We were passing Raggalds Flood late this aft. and I took a few pics.
9 Ducks left the scene as we arrived - I did not get to see what they were alas.
There was a flock of Starling zooming about and c6 Mallard on the water.
We also had a quick look at the football pitch at the top of Pit Lane.
A large flock of Lapwing were spread about on the field with Starling and a few small gulls.
It was difficult to estimate the numbers of birds because of their position.
The near gale force wind and rain didn't help.
A few pics:-
On the Coastal Path - a House Sparrow.
Destination - Flamborough Head just about in sight
It was here somewhere!
A few distant pictures of a F. Common Scoter
Raggalds Flood & Pit Lane Football Pitch:-
Female Common Scoter on the sea. The Raggalds ducks would have been the Teal leaving probably.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Duck ID Bri.
ReplyDeleteChecked out Scoter, Long Tailed Duck and Eider in the Bird books but my bird had too much white on it, compared to the Scoter in the book, so thanks again.
Scoter for Ogden soon - hopefully.
John