I am often asked why I do not include images of the scarcer birds reported on and around Bempton Cliffs. The answer is simple, I do not see them! Most are flyover birds seen or heard at a distance and probably by only one observer. I have dashed to the cliffs on hearing reports of a scarce bird, only to be told it was a flyover or hasn't been seen for a while or was last seen flying towards...........! I don't go chasing birds now, preferring to see and photograph what I see!
This morning dawned rather dull, but it wasn't raining! The wind was still a strong northerly and required my big coat, woolly hat and gloves! It is August still isn't it?
The early morning light was not brilliant
I wouldn't want to be on the sea this morning!
When the wind is strong, seabirds are often pushed on to the cliff tops where they find the situation confusing and difficult to redress. This morning I came across this year 1 Gannet on the footpath near Jubilee Corner viewpoint. It was not injured and with encouragement crossed the fence onto the cliff top. All was well!
I can't see this fashion catching on!
Happy Gannet Families
Probably one of the youngest Guga on the cliffs, near Jubilee Corner
Gannets in Flight
Till next time..............................
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