Yellow Browed Warbler
Few can deny the fantastic splendour of the cliffs at Bempton but there are many other areas that can be missed by visitors, such as the Dell, nature trail and feeding stations. With most of the breeding birds having left the cliffs and with migration in full flow, now is the time to spend a quiet hour (or two) checking out the birds in the vegetation. Today, I spent a couple of hours around the Dell and certainly wasn't disappointed! Hidden well (in the Dell), in a Hawthorn, is a roosting Tawny Owl
The Willows at the end of the reserve approach road and just before the Dell, held a very (eventually!) obliging Yellow Browed Warbler!
Nearby, a Stonechat dropped in
Redwings flew in and out of the berry trees but tended to be distant and rather skittish!
A Dunnock preened only feet from where I stood!
Additionally, large numbers of Blackbirds and winter Thrushes flew through with some occupying the vegetation / berry trees, a Great Spotted Woodpecker flew along the hedge and flocks of Tits and Finches. So not a bad couple of hours!
Thank you Alan. I think you may be right re the Tawny!