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, 26 November 2020

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




Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)