Kittiwake
A change of start time for my walk this morning because it was raining rather heavily! When it looked brighter I bit the bullet and headed off up Cliff Lane. Luckily the rain held off until the return journey when it attempted to give me a soaking! Although there were a few bright spells, the morning was dull, the consolation being it was mild.
I tried to brighten the morning with a colourful Yellowhammer...
And Goldfinch...
A good number of Brown Hares were running about in the fields, then I spotted this Leveret trying to hide...
I have a gut feeling that the numbers of Auks on the cliffs are much reduced in number this year. I hope that I am wrong, and they are just late. They have been observed mating and many are adopting what I call a brooding posture, but it is usual to see eggs when the birds move. At this time, I am seeing more predated eggs, evidence that they are there, but I would expect so many more.
Predated Guillemot egg on the cliff path...
The Gannets seem to be in good numbers and most are sitting on eggs. Indeed there are some first time breeders taking up residence on the ledges, which is good.
Proud parents...
Gannets in flight...
Year 4 Gannet
Year 3 Gannet
Fulmars in flight...
Kittiwakes in flight...
And finally, a few views on Cliff Lane (iPhone 7)...
I just love this old Bempton post...
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