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.

Thursday, 27 August 2020

Bempton Circular Walk - 27th August 2020

 

Gannet Guga Fashion!

The weather has been rather inclement of late with heavy, persistent rain and very strong winds, not at all conducive to birding or photography. An improved forecast this morning saw myself and Symphony embarking on the Bempton circular walk. Often in birding, you hear the words "should've been here ten minutes ago"! Today this comment related to the sunrise which, if I had left home earlier, would've been impressive. Still, I managed a few post sunrise images!





On the cliffs, life continues with Gannets still dominating and Gugas of varying stages of development, Fulmars, still a few Kittiwakes, Herring Gulls and Shags. Best bird for me was a flyover Whimbrel (year tick). Towards Bartlett Nab, a splendid male Wheatear flitted fast enough and far enough to ensure I couldn't get it on camera! In the field at the back of Jubilee Corner a Whinchat and three Stonechats did similar! Oh well, nice to see!

Gannet Life








This Gannet Guga amused me with its "fashionable" plumage!




The sun didn't really perform and cloud dominated




Till next time................................

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