Gannet
Last Sunday on the cliffs was very wet, so wet that I didn't take a single image! Today was also very wet but I did manage a few images through damp and steamed up equipment! Despite the rather beastly weather, a good haul of birds and sea mammals were reported by many observers.
Todays Sightings:
Before the rain set in, standing on Grandstand with Geoff C, the sound of wild swans alerted us to twenty two Whooper Swans heading towards Flamborough. I must say that the sound of truly wild swans and geese is a delight to hear.
Shortly after, the rain arrived and again everything was wet! wet! wet!
Many more of the Gannets have left the cliffs leaving large areas of nakedness, but thousands can still be seen in flight, on the sea and cliffs. There are still Gugas being serviced by their parents and I would envisage them being here until the end of the month.
The Young Ones!
The adult Gannet above is "bowing", a display indicating it's territory.
Probably one of the youngest Guga on the cliffs, near Bartlett Nab.
Gannets in flight
Year 3 / 4 Gannet
With the rain, the light was very poor, especially around the wooded dell and nature trail. Although there was quite a bit of movement in the vegetation, the birds well and truly hunkered down. I did, at least manage one of the Chiffchaffs!
It'll be better next week, (wont it?). Keep 'em peeled!
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