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.

Monday, 25 February 2019

Bempton Cliffs - 24th February 2019

Gannet

After a cool start, the sun soon warmed us up and blue sky enhanced the cliffs. A sea fret, however, was never far away and prevented views of nearby Filey and Flamborough North Landing. Birdind was best during the morning, with thousands of Guillemots and hundreds of Razorbills on the cliffs, in rafts on the sea and in flight. By early afternoon they had left the cliffs and only a few rafts remained on the sea. Kittiwakes were close in but remained in their circular rafts on the sea, calling loudly, but not making the ledges. Gannets and Fulmar numbers continue to increase. Regretfully, no Puffins were located today.

Todays Sightings:


Watching the Gannets cannot fail to impress







Watch out! There's a thief about! Stealing from the neighbours!





Who can resist a cheeky, cocky Jackdaw?



Coming home


I didn't expect to see a Seal actually on the cliffs!


The Seal is on a ledge. The sea is the blue area on right of image and the ledge is about 10mtrs above! Waiting for the next high tide.


And finally, some interacting Fulmars




Keep 'em peeled!

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