Alpine Swift at Bempton

 A UK first for us. Had to wait a while for the bird to appear during which time the heavens opened and we were totally soaked to the skin. An RSPB truck came and let us shelter in there - much appreciated and a big thank you. Wonder if these two birders know the swift is above their heads?!

 Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire

 Guillemot

 Razorbills

 Kittiwake

 Puffins

Gannets

This week ........

 Peregrine Falcon

 Woodcock at dusk

 Green Woodpecker

An excellent week despite the weather with peregrines with chicks, 8 nightjars (and 3 million mossies!) accompanied by roding woodcock and an osprey. Other highlights include this close up green woodpecker, a short eared owl, a hobby, kestrels with chicks and a pair of barn owls with 3 chicks.

Messingham Nature Reserve

 Common Twayblade

 Southern Marsh Orchid

 Bee Orchid

Great Crested Grebe