Sunrise Walk to Bempton Cliffs - 26th November 2020

 

Sunrise over Bempton Cliffs

At this time of year it can be a bit of a gamble undertaking a walk to capture the sunrise. At best you capture something very special. At worst you get thick cloud or a very watered down brightness. At this time of year another benefit is that sunrises are much later! This morning, walking up Cliff Lane in the darkness had a positive feel about it!

As the first hints of the sunrise appeared over Cliff Lane, I realised that I was being watched over by a huge Elephant in the sky!

I chose to head up to Bartlett Nab in order to enjoy the sun as it rose over the Flamborough Headland

Incredibly, the "guttural growls" of Guillemots sounded out, with well over a thousand between Grandstand and Bartlett Nab! I cannot remember when "winter" Guillemots have spent so long on Bempton Cliffs in recent years. 

Comparison of "Bridled" Guillemot with Common Guillemot 

 

Comparison of winter and summer plumaged Guillemots

Winter plumaged Guillemot 

I've been struggling a bit with "small" birds and the Sony RX10 so was pleased to be able to capture this Yellowhammer

A trio of Roe Deer

I was surprised to see this rainbow over the old RAF base but thankfully no rain 

Stay safe everyone

Guillemots Galore on my Walk to Bempton Cliffs - 24th November 2020

 

Summer and Winter plumaged Guillemots

A later than usual walk to the cliffs with Symphony, missing most of what would have been a brilliant sunrise! Oh well, I tried to make the best of what was left!

Amazingly, Guillemots are still on the cliff ledges, in flight and on the sea! Probably around one thousand Guillemots between Grandstand and Bartlett Nab.

The red mark on the above image is someone's jumper, destined to spend the rest of its life in nature 

Interesting to be able to compare the differences in plumage with some Guillemots in summer plumage and others in winter plumage.

Spot the winter plumages "Bridled" Guillemot

Fulmars have made a welcome return to the cliffs

And a random Greater Black Backed Gull

All images taken hand held with my Sony RX10.

Please stay safe.