Visited a local woodland a few weeks ago to photograph the bluebells.
Birding Blog
Blog about birds and other wildlife I see around East Yorkshire and further afield.
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Thursday, 14 May 2015
Bempton
A few weeks ago I visited Bempton Cliffs. I managed to get a few decent photos of the residents, as well as some unexpected visitors.
Tree Sparrow
Jackdaw
Jackdaw
Displaying Gannets
Razorbill with Puffin
Razorbill
Dolphins
Dolphins
Dolphins
New beginnings
So, I've not been on here for a while as various things have got in the way but I am hoping to be a bit more active on my blog from now on.
I have been out a fair bit this year, compared to recent times and have seen some good birds. My year list is currently at 102, which by my standards is pretty good.
I am hoping to post on here as much as I can, although the next couple of months may be a bit hectic as I am getting married at the end of June. I am also hoping to get back into photography so I'll try and pay a few photos as and when I can.
Thanks for reading
Sunday, 16 June 2013
Quality not Quantity
First time out for a while. Went to a survey site this morning. Didn't have very much there but we did have brilliant views of a Green Woodpecker. We also had a nice singing Tree Pipit and also Woodlark. A few Orchids starting to appear too so should be able to get some good photos next visit.
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Robust Orchid
Just found out from a forum that I had photographed Robust Orchid Anacamptis robusta in Mallorca.
This Orchid is only found in a handful of locations throughout the world. More information can be found here http://www.nandoperettifound.org/en/page.php?project=424
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Mallorca 2013
I've just compiled a quick summary of our week in Mallorca. 94 species seen plus Turtle Dove, Wren, Great Reed Warbler and Reed Bunting just heard. I will try and get a full report done soon.
- Little Grebe - several seen at Tucan Marshes
- Cormorant - several seen on breakwaters in Pollensa Bay
- Shag - several seen on breakwaters in Pollensa Bay
- Night Heron - several seen at S'Albufera
- Great White Egret - 1 seen at S'Albufera and one see at Albufereta
- Cattle Egret - several seen at S'Albufera
- Squacco Heron - 3 seen at S'Albufera
- Little Egret - many seen at various sites
- Grey Heron - 1 seen at La Gola in Puerto Pollensa
- Purple Heron - several individuals seen at S'Albufera, Albufereta and Ca'n Cuarrassa
- Shelduck - a few seen at S'Albufera
- Mallard - many seen at various sites
- Gadwall - 2 seen at Tucan Marsh, 2 at S'Albufera an 2 on Torrent de Sant Jordi
- Shoveler - several seen at S'Albufera
- Marbled Duck - 2 seen at S'Albufera seen on Es Cibollar
- Teal - 2 seen at S'Albufera on Es Cibollar
- Pochard - 1 seen at Tucan Marsh
- Red-crested Pochard - several seen at S'Albufera
- Osprey - 1 seen at S'Albufera and several seen over Pollensa Bay
- Booted Eagle - 1 pale phase seen at Boquer Valley
- Marsh Harrier - many seen at S'Albufera and Albufereta
- Montagu's Harrier - 1 male seen in fields at bottom of Boquer Valley
- Kestrel - 1 seen at Ca'n Cuarrassa and 1 seen in Boquer Valley
- Eleonora's Falcon - 1 seen in Boquer Valley
- Red-legged Partridge - 2 seen in field in Alcudia and 4 seen at Boquer Valley
- Pheasant - 1 seen in field in Alcudia
- Moorhen - several seen at various sites
- Coot - several seen at various sites
- Red-knobbed Coot - several seen at S'Albufera
- Purple Swamphen - several seen at S'Albufera
- Oystercatcher - 1 seen on coast road between Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia
- Black-winged Stilt - many seen at S'Albufera
- Stone Curlew - 2 seen in field in Alcudia, 2 at Boquer Valley, 2 at Albufereta and 2 at Ca'n Cuarassa
- Little Ringed Plover - 1 seen at S'Albufera
- Ringed Plover - several seen at S'Albufera and a several at Albufereta
- Kentish Plover -several seen at S'Albufera and a several at Albufereta
- Curlew Sandpiper - several seen at S'Albufera
- Little Stint -1 seen at S'Albufera and 1 seen at Albufereta
- Wood Sandpiper - 1 seen at S'Albufera
- Common Sandpiper - several seen at various sites
- Redshank -1 seen at S'Albufera
- Spotted Redshank - 2 seen at S'Albufera
- Greenshank - several seen at S'Albufera and 1 seen at Albufereta
- Black-tailed Godwit - 1 seen at S'Albufera
- Ruff -1 seen at S'Albufera and 1 at Albufereta
- Yellow-legged Gull - many seen at various sites
- Audouin's Gull - several seen around Puerto Pollensa
- Common Tern - several seen at S'Albufera
- Wood Pigeon - many seen at various sites
- Collared Dove - several seen around various fields
- Scop's Owl - pair seen on back lane near Hotel Pollensa Park
- Common Swift - many seen at various sites (huge movements on 28th April)
- Hoopoe - 1 seen in field in Alcudia
- Bee-eater - several small flocks seen at S'Albufera 1 flock of c.40 at La Gola
- Wryneck - 1 seen at the Boquer Valley
- Sand Martin - many seen st Tucan Marsh
- Crag Martin - 2 seen at Boquer Valley
- Swallow - many seen at various sites (huge movements on 28th April)
- House Martin - many seen at various sites (huge movements on 28th April)
- Yellow Wagtail (iberiae) - several seen at various sites
- Nightingale - several seen at various sites
- Redstart - many seen at various sites
- Wheatear - 1 seen in field Alcudia and 1 seen at Albufereta
- Whinchat - many seen at various sites
- Stonechat - many seen at various sites
- Blue Rock Thrush - 1 seen at Boquer Valley
- Song Thrush - 1 seen in the Avenue of Pines
- Blackbird - several seen at various sites
- Sardinian Warbler - many seen at various sites
- Whitethroat - 1 seen at Boquer Valley
- Moustached Warbler - 1 seen at S'Albufera
- Fan-tailed Warbler - many seen at various sites
- Cetti's Warbler - many seen at various sites
- Willow Warbler - several seen at various sites
- Wood Warbler - several seen at various sites
- Bonelli's Warbler - 1 seen in Puerto Pollensa
- Chiffchaff - 1 seen in the Avenue of Pines
- Blackcap - 1 seen in trees around Formentor Beach
- Firecrest - several seen at Formentor Beach
- Spotted Flycatcher - many seen at various sites
- Pied Flycatcher - many seen at various sites
- Great Tit - 1 seen at S'Albufera
- Blue Tit - 1 seen at Formentor Beach
- Woodchat Shrike - 1 seen at Albufereta and 1 at S'Albufera
- Raven - several seen at Boquer Valley
- Spotless Starling - small flock at Ca'n Cuarassa
- House Sparrow - many seen at various sites
- Goldfinch - many seen at various sites
- Chaffinch - several seen at Formentor Beach
- Greenfinch - many seen at various sites
- Linnet -1 seen in fields along Puerto Pollensa bypass and one at Ca'n Cuarassa
- Serin - many seen at various sites
- Cirl Bunting - 1 seen at Boquer Valley
- Corn Bunting - several seen at Albufereta
Friday, 3 May 2013
Return from Mallorca.
We arrived home today from Mallorca after a week of mixed weather. We totalled 94 species seen and all without a car. Pretty pleased with the total. Will compile a full species list and trip report soon. Meanwhile, back to work tomorrow.
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