Poppies at Buckton
A circular walk with Symphony based on Bempton and Buckton started in glorious sunshine but grey clouds soon engulfed the blue sky. A small display of poppies near Buckton pond begged to be photographed and I duly obliged!
Buckton pond has a pair of Coot (not a common bird on the Headland) and they are raising one cute chick.
Hoddy Cows Lane was quiet with only small numbers of birds, notably, Yellowhammer, Chaffinch, Tree Sparrow, Goldfinch and Sedge Warbler.
Yellowhammer
The cliffs still hold the breeding seabirds notably Gannet, Puffin, Guillemot, Razorbill, Kittiwake, Fulmar, Herring Gull and Shag. Many chicks can be seen.
Gannet with Guga
Razorbill
Herring Gull
A pair of Gannets have recently appeared on the cliff at Bartlett Nab. These are most likely a new pairing that have taken possession of an unoccupied area of a ledge. They have no nest as such and are unlikely to breed this year but I wish them well in future years.
Squabbling Guillemots
Butterflies are also increasing in number around the cliffs, in particular Painted Lady, Red Admiral and Small Tortoiseshell.
Small Tortoiseshell
And finally, some trivia!
Today I learned that Tadpole is from old English "Taddepol"; tadde = toad and pol = head! Also called Pollywogs from old English "Polwygle"; pol = head and wiglen = wiggle! Anyway, loads in the pond at Bempton Cliffs!
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