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.

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Walk to Bempton Cliffs (and what did I see......?) - 20th July 2021

 

Black Browed Albatross

A very warm walk warm to the cliffs this morning in a slight sea fret. I had no real plans and started taking images of the sun breaking through the sea fret - subject of a second blog page. I had no idea if the Black Browed Albatross would be viewable in these conditions, if I'm honest, I didn't really care!, but I walked to Staple Newk viewpoint on the off chance. Incredibly, the sea fret dispersed and I was immediately on the BBA flying around Staple Newk rock and spent 30minutes with the bird before heading back for breakfast! So now I'm going to bore you with some mediocre images of this fantastic bird......





Over a shimmering sea




Didn't quite get the settings right on the next images, but they are probably the Kittiwake equivalent of "sh*tting yourself with shock" (Sorry!) 




All images taken handheld with Canon 7D Mk2 and 400mm 5.6 prime lens.

2 comments:

  1. Fabulous! Wish I were there to see it.

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  2. Such a special bird but totally lost and probably the only one in the northern hemisphere! Long may he/she remain!!

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