Kestrel with snack!
What a difference a day can make! Today on the cliffs was totally unexpected and a complete failure by the weather forecasters. The weather had been glorious with blue skies and sunshine and this was forecast to continue for several more days. So what went wrong? Well, a major sea fret rolled in and reduced the temperature and visibility dramatically. It also failed to burn off. I had six layers of clothing on and debated going back to my car for warm hat and gloves! The sun did appear briefly in the afternoon but temperatures remained low.
I was expecting a coach full of birders from my old stamping ground in Coventry and Warwickshire, some I have not seen for three years since I moved to Bempton. It was really nice meeting old friends and chatting but time waits for no man and unfortunately I was not able to see everyone. The group has been saving postage stamps for the RSPB stamp appeal and presented several large bags! Thank you for all your efforts.
So, what was seen on the cliffs on this cold and poor visibility day?
It was a good day for Puffins but the sea fret challenged the photographers!
The Puffin is one of the smallest birds on the cliffs at c30cm and are often dwarfed by other cliff dwellers, as seen in this image with a Herring Gull!
Kestrels are regularly seen on the cliff tops, hovering in search of prey. This one had been successful!
Hi Kevin,
ReplyDeleteSome darn good flight shots of the kestrel.
Cheers Mike
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