Bird migration is in full swing at Bempton Cliffs as we move into late September. The arrival of the Yellow-browed Warblers has had everyone in a spin, with a record breaking number of 14 (maybe more) spotted on the reserve in one day. Our previous record was 5, so quite exciting for us! These very pretty little birds have been spotted on our Nature Trail, in The Dell and more recently this morning in the top car park and Pallas's Patch (goldmines for migrants at the moment!) My advice would be to get down here as soon as possible if you want to catch them. Other migrants that have been spotted on the reserve this morning include; chiffchaff x2, whinchat x1, goldcrest x4.
Image credit: Dave Aitken
Image credit: Trevor Charlton
Birds seen in the last few days include; yellow-browed warbler x14, redstart x1, whinchat x9, stonechat x1, willow warbler x1, chiffchaff 5+, siskin, grey wagtail, white wagtail, whitethroat, blackcap, common buzzard, tree pipit, pink-footed goose, grey plover, golden plover, peregrine.