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.

Monday, 15 March 2021

"Marching" up to Bempton Cliffs (Some of the Birds)

 

Gannet

After a fantastic time taking images of the sunrise, I turned my attention to the birds. Gannets are still increasing with thousands on the cliff, in flight and on the sea. Guillemots have returned with thousands, mainly on the sea but hundreds on the cliffs. Razorbills were few in number on the cliffs but more were located within the Auk rafts on the sea. Kittiwake calls could be heard, none on cliffs but hundreds in rafts on the sea. Two Barn Owls hunted the cliff top fields and Lapwings were seen on the "old potato field". Fulmars numbered several hundred.

Barn Owl



Razorbill

Guillemots


Fulmars





Gannets





A "gift" for my beloved!


Kittiwake Raft

Images taken handheld with Canon 7D mk2 and 400mm 5.6 prime lens.

Please stay safe on your LOCAL exercise walk in nature.



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