Ol' Blue Eyes!
Another pleasant day with long sunny periods but a cooling south westerly blow. The day certainly had an autumnal feel about it encouraging you to keep moving! The wildlife was dominated by the Gannets with many young (Gugas) fledging from the cliffs and taking their first "flappy glide down to the sea! On the ledges, many more wait to follow but some are still just gaining their black feathers and will be with us for a few weeks yet.
So, what was seen today?
Interestingly, a Guga was found 77mile inland at Pately Bridge and was brought to be released at Bempton. Likewise, the RBA pager service reported a Basking Shark off Bempton Cliffs! This was seen from the RSPB cruise on the Yorkshire Belle - expect the unexpected!
The nature trail was very quiet, but I did manage this Blue Tit!
And the lower cliff end of the nature trail produced a pair of Stonechats
But overall, it was the Gannets that impressed continuing their life on and around the ledges
A gift for my beloved!
Happy couple!
Guga almost ready to fledge
The "interview" panel!
Guga almost ready to fledge
Happy couple!
The cliffs at Bempton are always impressive, none more than the "elephant" shaped rock known as Staple Newk
Fabulous photos! That first one of Ol' Blue Eyes is particularly striking; and the shots of the cliffs are outstanding.
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