A couple of weekends ago the weather forecast was fine (for the most part) so we made a last minute decision to visit Bempton, of course we were up and out early. It was lovely and sunny when we got there.
The Jackdaws looked particularly stunning in the sun, such beautiful birds.
It was good to be out again and good to hear the noise of all the birds on the cliffs, you forget just how nosiy they are and it's a wonderful sound!
Kittiwakes
Gannets
Herring Gull
Gannet
Guillemots
Gannet Squadron!
Puffin
Gannets
Puffins
Razorbills
From one of the viewpoints we watched this Gannet gathering grass below us when another came in and stole it right from it's beak! It managed to gather more and make off without further harassment.
Meadow Pipits (and Skylarks) were singing all over the cliffs
By the visitor centre Tree Sparrows were in full song and a Blue Tit watched from the roof as we stopped for some much needed tea to warm our hands!
Rules are relaxing further next week, I believe hides will be allowed to open and one way systems in some places will be stopped, fingers crossed things keep moving forward and i'll be visiting some of my favourite reserves very soon.
Hello Pam: On every visit I have ever made to the UK I have vowed to visit Bempton Cliffs, but have never made it there. You can't do everything, but this is a serious omission. A couple of years ago my daughter and her husband were there and by the miracles of modern communication contacted me on their tablet and I could see the Puffins wheeling around behind them. I must say they gloated just a little, as well they might!
ReplyDeleteYou can't it's true, there's a lot to see here. How lovely that your daughter was able to share visit (even if there was a little gloating!)
DeleteWonderful, you had an interesting visit to Bempton and had some good weather too. I remember how noisy it is, the sound of the sea birds all together is amazing:)
ReplyDeleteWe did :) it's certainly a noise you don't forget!
DeleteA lovely post and photos Pam - it is so good now to be able to travel a bit further afield. Love the Gannets!!! I so wish I had taken in South Stack more a few years ago when we visited but I found it overwhelming on a first visit tbh! You've added some great birds to the year list :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline, it is good to get out and about! I know what you mean about it being overwhelming, the noise and the height!!
DeleteWOW, what a beautiful spot full of Sea Birds, so glad you were able to get there and the day was sunny for you. You photographed these birds beautifully. We sometimes get Gannets at out coast but neve close looks like this. Have a great upcoming weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sondra, it'a special place, sometimes you have the Gannets pretty much flying around your head!
DeleteWonderful post Pam and a great selection of beautiful birds. Its been quite a few years since I went there, I got badly sunburned so I remember the day well!
ReplyDeleteAmanda xx
Thanks Amanda :) there doesn't seem to much chance of sunburn anywhere at the moment! x
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