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.

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Exercise Walks in May 2020

Barn Owl

You mean that despite all of the risks, they are still coming? A weather forecast of sunny periods equated to early rain and wintery showers as we embarked on our daily exercise walk! It also remained bitterly cold with a continuing north wind. Certainly not a morning for lingering!

The local Barn Owl was active again, but apart from a fly over, remained distant...




On the cliffs, I was lucky enough to witness a little bit of Gannet love with the exchange of a precious gift...





Although the north wind was still cold and strong, it was possible to stand upright and hold the camera still! Decided to have a go at BiF (birds in flight)...

Gannets




Fulmar


Kittiwakes




And Razorbill...


A typical cliff view...


And some Gannet portraits...



Roe Deer Buck...



And, Brown Hare...


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All of Bempton Cliffs visitor facilities are currently closed.
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2 comments:

  1. Rob15 May 2020 at 23:40

    great pics Kevin. May see you around over the weekend

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  2. Kevin Groocock16 May 2020 at 05:13

    Thank you Rob. I’ll keep visiting until it gets too busy!

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