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.

Sunday, 17 May 2020

Exercise Walks in May 2020

Well hidden Song Thrush

A much duller and cloudier morning retaining a cool south west wind. Not a good morning for images due to the poor light. I wondered what I might find when I arrived on the cliffs - yesterday was apparently very busy later in the day, with lots of comments locally about numbers of people. As I walked over the brow - nobody! The cliffs were clear of human form and this continued until I met a local dog walker on Cliff Lane.

This immature year 4 Gannet arrived on the cliff close to an established pair, it was never destined to go well...




Now, everyone wants to see a Puffin and I can understand why. However, not everyone does sea them! They either show very well or play hard to get!





Showing well you could say!

After an initial influx of Willow Warblers a few weeks ago, they quickly moved on. This morning I heard the beautiful sound of a Willow Warbler and soon observed the bird. Unfortunately, the plumage did not match the beauty of the song!...




Partially hidden Song Thrush...


And finally, some views from up top (iPhone7)...









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All visitor facilities, including car parks, are currently closed at Bempton Cliffs. Public rights of way remain open.

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