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, 14 June 2021

RSPB Bempton Cliffs (2) - 13th June 2021

 

Puffin

A very warm start to the day but quite cloudy, becoming even warmer with sunny periods. A day of shorts and T-shirts on the cliffs, and it's not often that is possible! Also very busy with visitors! 

We are starting to see a few young birds making their appearances on the cliff ledges.

Gannets



Guillemots




Razorbills



Kittiwake (There have been reports of Kittiwake chicks)


An interesting Kittiwake - 1st winter, worn?


Kittiwakes




Puffins




Fulmars

With puffin




Guillemot



Herring Gull


Meadow Pipit




Reed Bunting




All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4 (but not necessarily with the correct settings! 😇



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3 comments:

  1. Suk17 June 2021 at 08:37

    Any idea when the Puffin chicks will hatch out?

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  2. Kevin Groocock17 June 2021 at 08:46

    Any time now Suk, if not already! They usually leave the cliffs by the end of July. The Puffins at Bempton nest in the rock cliff face in tunnels and cracks and not by burrowing in the cliff top soil. Can be difficult to see any chicks but look for parent birds carrying sand eels.

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  3. Suk17 June 2021 at 12:58

    Yes, that’s what I’m hoping to see! Arriving tomorrow for a week of birding so any advice welcomed. Thanks

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