Again this afternoon a Short-eared Owl was almost constantly on show over the field behind the visitor centre - a truly beautiful bird and later in the afternoon a very upset Blackbird and an equally agitated Wren gave away the presence of a Long-eared Owl, which seemed to have been roosting somewhere around the car park. True to form the Long-eared only became active as darkness fell.
Seems the Tree Sparrows have taken to roosting in the large patch of scrub in the same field mentioned above. A noisy bunch when they head off to roost, but maybe a chance to count them more accurately as they fly in, although some seem to turn in pretty early in the afternoon! There's a lot of Tree Sparrows here right now, but trying to count them is proving a challenge. The roost count sounds like a job for Gemma, our Tree Sparrow counter!
Reports of a "Baltic Gull" in fields near Bempton village has caused some interest today. This sleek form of Lesser Black-backed Gull from yes, you've guessed it, the Baltic Coast, is only a very rare visitor to the UK, although a real identification challenge.
Finally, if you're in the area on Sunday, check out Bempton Village Christmas Market - you won't miss it!