North Yorkshire......Saturday & Sunday 6th/7th October 2018.

A couple of days away with Mrs R to north York's staying at East Ayton close to Forge Valley saw us seeing a few birds on our travels in which wasn't really a birding holiday at all,but just a couple of relaxing days away.
 Saturday saw us visiting lovely Thornton-Le-Dale and a blustery and wet Whitby,but some confiding Turnstones at Whitby made the visit worthwhile.
 Sunday saw us visiting several places including the lovely villages of Rosedale,Hutton-Le-Hole and the deserted medieval village of Wharram Percy as we toured around the Moors and Wolds,seeing a few nice birds and scenery.The best of which went to 3500 - 4000 Pink-footed geese flying over Wharram Percy,which was a fantastic sight to see and hear. 
 I have included here a selection of photos of both the birds,landscapes and some of the places we visited during our trip.

Beck Isle Cottage,Thornton Dale.

A Blustery Whitby Looking North Towards Sandsend.

Turnstone,Whitby Harbour.

Turnstone,Whitby Harbour.

Turnstone,Whitby Harbour.

Turnstone,Whitby Harbour.

Whitby Abbey,What A Fantastic Iconic Building.

Sunrise At East Ayton.

Some Nice Scenery Near To Rosedale.

The Road Into Rosedale.

Rosedale.

Red Grouse,Rosedale Moor.

St.Martins Parish Church,Wharram Percy.

St.Martins Parish Church,Wharram Percy.