August 2022 - Yorkshire (part b)

With a free morning on 18th August, I headed for Flamborough Head for some birding time. The wind direction was not ideal for many migrants from the East but I enjoyed my circuit of the headland. There were a few Willow Warblers in Old Fall hedge as well as two Lesser Whitethroats which showed very well albeit briefly. A couple of flyover Yellow Wagtails were the only visible migrants and I didn’t see anything out to sea with just my bins.

Swallow fledglings - Flamborough, 18 Aug 22

Later that evening, me and Aidan checked out Skerne Wetlands Nature Reserve just southeast of Driffield and I was really impressed. It was so quiet there that I also returned the next morning, on neither occasion did I see another person. It may be because it was down the end of a very anonymous long track, not on the way to anywhere, and also because no dogs are allowed. The river flowing through was packed with trout and there were lots of small lakes and ponds with lots of places to walk. I would like to return earlier in the year when it would be busier for wildlife.

The Kingfishers were a highlight, seeing up to two birds on five separate occasions on my two visits, mostly perched and easy to photograph. Two Marsh Harriers were present and I saw many other interesting plants and insects. I look forward to visiting many times in the future.

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August 2022 - Yorkshire (part b)

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