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.

Friday, 9 April 2021

Bempton Circular Walk

 

Razorbill

A bright but cloudy morning, feeling milder with the lessening of the now south westerly blow. Really quite pleasant to be out!

The breeding seabirds have returned to the cliffs (with many more on the sea and in flight) - thousands of Guillemots, hundreds of Razorbills and good views of Puffins. One exception is that the Kittiwake numbers are still well down with only a few on the cliffs. Best bird for me was my first Swallow heading south east along the cliff top.

Being an "early bird(er) I suppose I should be well placed to catch an Annelid! 😇


Razorbills




Puffins






Razorbill and Puffin


Guillemots



Kittiwakes



Fulmars



Gannet


With the return of the seabirds to the cliffs, it is to be expected to observe some "cloacal rubbing". ensuring the continuity of the line! 😇

Razorbills



Gannets are known to be vicious birds, even during their intimate moments!


The Coot showing leucism on Buckton Pond



"Bempton - Guardian of the Cliffs maintaining a constant vigil


And finally, The Bempton Sky







All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 mk4.





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  1. Unknown9 April 2021 at 18:11

    We're the puffins visible today on the cliffs.. Gonna be passing for work monday
    Was gonna pop on with my new sigma 600 lens..

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  2. Kevin Groocock9 April 2021 at 18:15

    Yes they were showing on the cliffs. However, they had been missing for a week prior. Unfortunately there are no guarantees in nature but hopefully now they will become more stable. Good luck.p

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