Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Sunday, 17 December 2017

The "Guillemots" are (briefly) back in town! Bempton Cliffs 17th December 2017.


It was a great start on the cliffs this morning with a stunning sunrise giving hope that the weather forecasters had got it wrong (again!). The early morning frost was quite severe and Cliff Lane was like an ice rink in parts! Unfortunately the icy, bright start did not last more than an hour and eventually the promised rain did its best to dampen spirits. (Failed, of course!)





Todays Sightings


Today was another Guillemot day! Early on, between Grandstand and Bartlett Nab viewpoints, c2000 Guillemots graced the cliff ledges, sea and in flight between the two! This number diminished as the day progressed with c100 remaining at Bartlett Nab by mid afternoon.









Some Guillemots were observed in states of coitus!


Several Song Thrushes remained along the cliff top but nothing like the 31 observed yesterday!


Not a bad day, despite the rain!

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