It is now past the end of July we are in our fifth week with so much to see, to do and to enjoy. This week we are on a farm just above Boggle Hole an area that Michelle visited when much younger and this is the reason we are here. Anyway it is good to be close to the coast and be able to walk back along the beach after enjoying a beer in The Dolphin in Robin Hood’s Bay. Both of us agreed that a pint of ‘Wainwright’ from Thwaite was the best brew so far. We will have to visit again.
On Monday 30th we visited Bempton Cliffs to see and photograph the sea birds that nest on the cliffs. This is an RSPB reserve, the staff were helpful and informative and what a place to call your office! The Gannets and Kittiwakes provided most of the entertainment but we thought that we had our bird of the trip. A small falcon was perched on the cliff in clear view and was photographed. We thought that it could be a Merlin but it was a juvenile Kestrel. It was good moment but we will still look for the elusive Merlin. It was a great experience with people of all ages enjoying the location and supporting the efforts of conservation. We are now members again.
Yesterday was a different day as we walked the ‘Cinder Track’ from here to Whitby – a distance of about ten miles. This took us along the track of an old railway where the rails had been laid on cinders and the route was just inland of the coastal walk. There was a lot of activity in trees and bushes seemingly full of young birds. It was another good day which included the Larpool Viaduct that spans the River Esk and the Whitby to Grosmont railway line.
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