Bempton Cliffs - 19th October 2020

 

Northern Gannet

A pleasant dry morning was promised, so an early start, hoping to capture the sunrise. My plan was to walk up Cliff Lane, along the cliffs and back down Hoddy Cows Lane. A little bit muddy in places but an enjoyable walk, but where were the birds? It was so quiet! Thank goodness for the sunrise! Really, I should have started earlier to capture the pre-dawn "belt of Venus", the crimson blue band that precedes sun rise. Next time, maybe. All images are handheld with Sony RX10.

My camera was clicking well on Cliff Lane

Ideally, I needed to be on the cliff tops in order to capture the sun rising with the background of the iconic Staple Newk. Would I be too late? I hastened my step! Arriving on the cliff path, I was sweating a bit like a pig in a pork butchers! Thankfully the slight mist delayed the sun breaking through and I was able to achieve my goal.

Is this an "Icarus" moment!

The ruins of RAF Bempton looked spookily atmospheric!

But where were the birds? I'm sure they were there, somewhere! I must be a pretty crap birder because I rarely see or find what others report! Thank goodness for the Gannets

"See girls, its nowhere near as big as he makes out..."!

The Gannet Guga that I have been watching on Jubilee Corner is about ready to fledge

"You mean I have to jump down there?...."

Oh! and a Herring Gull (in golden light)

And as I write this, a Marsh Harrier has flown over the house!

'till next time......