Kittiwake "Tarrock"
A walk from Bempton up to the cliffs was nearly aborted when I encountered a short but sharp shower at the bottom of Cliff Lane. Typical of incorrect weather forecasts for this area! Looking around, clear, bright areas were developing so full steam ahead!
I had missed the actual sunrise but still managed to capture some golden images!
Who can resist the charm of a Yellowhammer?
On the cliffs, very few Auks are still present. Small pockets of Guillemots can be seen, but no Razorbills. Puffins can be seen on the sea and in flight, some carrying small fish and sand eels towards the cliffs, but all of these will be gone within a week (ish) 😢.
Guillemots
The most dominant birds at the moment are the Kittiwakes, in both number and noise! Many of the young birds (commonly known as Tarrocks in their first year) have fledged. Kittiwakes are beautiful birds in all ages, but the Tarrocks take some beating!
Adult Kittiwakes
"What do you mean you forgot the fish?"
The young Gannets (Gugas) are developing well
"You haven't washed behind your ears! How many times do I have to tell you?"
Adult Gannet (5yrs+)
Year 4 Gannet
Year 2 Gannet
Poppies in the wind (Cliff Lane)
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