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.

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Walking from Bempton to Bempton Cliffs - 18th November 2020

 

Fulmars

For various reasons I hadn't been up to the cliffs for a week so thought it was about time I had another gander. It was a rather grey, dull walk with a challenging south westerly blow. I was hoping to continue playing with my Sony RX10 to achieve mastery, but as you will see from some of my images there is a long way to go! I didn't think there would be much of a sunrise and was surprised to see an orange glow as I left the house, but, by the time I had entered open views, the dull, grey conditions had returned. Throughout my 3.4 mile walk, I saw two people!

It was good to see Fulmars again


A random Herring Gull!

In the fields at the top of Cliff Lane, a few Canada Geese mustered but my attention was drawn to two browner geese - Pink Footed Geese. Struggled a bit here with crop and grainy images!




In the same field was a hunkered down Grey Heron. At least fourteen Fulmars between Grandstand and Bartlett Nab and at least three winter plumaged Guillemots on the sea.

A brief period of brightness allowed a few views, looking towards Filey


And looking towards Bridlington Bay from Cliff Lane



A couple of the trees in black and white 



Back to the birds, a few more practice shots of common species!

Starlings






 Goldfinches 






And a Greenfinch


And finally, I'd really appreciate some feedback as to how I'm doing with my images and / or any advice as to how I can improve. Thanking you in anticipation.


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4 comments:

  1. ADE6218 November 2020 at 12:25

    I look forward to you blog. Im 65 miles inland but its nice to know whats going on on our closest shoreline. I've visited RSPB Bempton three times this year and got some good photos from there

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  2. Kevin Groocock18 November 2020 at 12:52

    Thank you! I try to keep motivated and keep up with visiting! Hopefully, you will get back once Covid is under control.

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  3. dwardphotos18 November 2020 at 13:56

    It’s always nice to read your blog updates Kevin + with me being in lockdown nr Leeds it’s good to also get to hear and see a bit about the coastal birds.
    Hope you’re enjoying the new camera + not as tired now you don’t have to carry your old heavier set up around��

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  4. Kevin Groocock18 November 2020 at 14:22

    Cheers Dave. I’ve certainly noticed the difference in the weight carried and it’s nice to have multiple capabilities in one camera. I enjoy the learning curve created by the Sony but it is hard work!

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