Well here we go again, lockdown v2! My walk with Symphony to the cliffs was eerily quiet both human and wildlife. Perhaps people will stay at home and exercise locally? Although the reserve and car park at Bempton Cliffs are open, the visitor centre with all of its facilities are closed until the 2nd December 2020.
A disappointing cool, dull, grey morning failed to brighten and I really struggled with the Sony RX10.
Dull, grey November skies
Fulmars tend to leave the cliffs at the end of the breeding season, for a short period of 4 - 8 weeks. It was pleasing to see a few back this morning with one actually on the ledges. Apart from the Shags and Herring Gulls which can be seen 12 months of the year, Fulmars are the next loyal, breeding sea birds to remain.
At this time of the year, feral pigeons are probably the most numerous birds on the cliffs, followed by Jackdaws and Herring Gulls. Gannet passage this morning numbered c16, with c4 Fulmars. Other birds of interest were a fly through Great Spotted Woodpecker and 4 Stonechats. Pretty quiet!!!
Herring Gull
Goldfinches
Stonechat
Please follow all required Covid-19 guidelines and above all STAY SAFE.
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