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, 23 July 2021

Bempton Circular Walk (Some of the Birds) - 23rd July 2021

 

Kittiwake juvenile

A rather dull, cloudy day with damp sea fret, but remaining very mild. Sadly, no news as yet of the presence of the Black Browed Albatross. Yet another clear out of Guillemots and Razorbills, with no chicks seen, most of the remaining birds are probably females, as the males accompany the chick on its seaward journey, or non-breeding birds. Gannet Gugas continue to develop, a few Kittiwake Tarrocks can be seen flying around (given the name Tarrocks, once they fledge the cliffs and during their first year) and Fulmar chicks can be seen. Puffins are still present and can be seen flying back to the cliffs with beaks full of Sand Eels. The Barn Owls continue day hunting with hungry mouths to feed.

Kittiwakes


"I really wanted to be an Ostrich!"





Gannet Life




"While your out there, bring back some fish!"


Year 4 Gannet
Fulmar at nest site with chick


Guillemot


Razorbill


Nice to see Pied Wagtail families along the cliff tops




Barn Owl




A random Crow


Yellowhammer



All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.


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