Kittiwake ragging the vegetation!
The glorious weather continues as we leave spring and enter into summer. My walks are still early morning as I'm still apprehensive about crowds and social distancing (or not). Soon I will need to think about returning to RSPB Bempton Cliffs as a volunteer, a role not undertaken since 15th March!
Not a lot of change on or around the cliffs with business as usual with all of the seabirds.
Gannets give a signal, known as sky pointing" when they intend to move or fly. This is usually followed by a "Geronimo" cry as the leap from the ledges, as seen in the following sequence...
Puffins can show well or be very elusive. It is amusing to see some photographers rushing around the viewpoints, desperate for images! For some carrying big lenses, my advice is to invest in some binoculars and be patient! They are here!...
Puffins eye view of a Kittiwakes cloaca!
Kittiwakes continue to rag the vegetation...
These Guillemots stand to attention when a predator such as a Carrion Crow arrives and attempt to protect their eggs...
Razorbill...
Elsewhere, there are good numbers of juvenile passerines about
Goldfinch...
Adult Goldfinch
Juvenile Goldfinch
Tree Sparrow...
Adult Tree Sparrow
Juvenile Tree Sparrow
And finally, a lonely Poppy...
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