It was a little bit breezy this morning in Hornsea, but the southerly wind was weirdly warm and there was no chill to it at all. According to our max-min thermometer the temperature never got below 14 degrees C last night.
I've been checking the shore line along first field most days since the willow and birch scrub was cleared at the back end of last week. Any birds along there are now clearly visible which is just great, the only downside is that the area is so clear the birds can see you coming from miles off so approach with care.
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| First field shore line clearance |
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| First field shore now open for viewing |
A couple of Little Egrets were feeding on the shore this morning, along with Snipe, 4 Ringed Plover (2 adults and 2 juveniles I think) and 3 Dunlin.
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| Little Egret off 1st field |
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| Little Egret |
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| Dunlin and juv Ringed Plover |
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| Dunlin and juv Ringed Plover |
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| juv Ringed Plover and Dunlin |
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| juv Ringed Plover and Dunlin |
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| juv Ringed Plover and Dunlin |
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| juv Ringed Plover and Dunlin |
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| 2 Dunlin and juv Ringed Plover |
I walked round to Kirkholme Point, knowing that the wind would be stronger over there, but hoping that I could shelter behind the willows that form a wind break along the south shore.
Although there were lots of birds to be seen they were all the usual suspects. No sign of the Red-necked Grebe (which was reported to be west of Swan Island as I was on KP, which is of course east of Swan Island!). Most of the ducks and geese were north of Swan Island where they could get a bit of shelter from the wind, but several were braving the waves.
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| Wigeon, Mute Swan and Black-headed Gulls surfing |
Gadwall numbers are increasing now as we approach Autumn, as are Coot, Teal and Wigeon.
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| Gadwall over KP |
The cafe was still shut as I left so no chance of a cuppa before I walked home 😞
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