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.

Sunday, 15 August 2021

RSPB Bempton Cliffs (2) - 15th August 2021

 


A very strange weather day volunteering on the cliffs, rain, mist, sunshine, sea fret, at times a cool blow and challenging light. The following images were taken throughout the day, some during challenging light conditions, others with totally wrong camera settings 😇

The Black Browed Albatross was eventually "found" as the mist cleared but after a fly around, headed out to sea and remained elusive throughout the day, until it reappeared about 1300hrs. My images were taken at c1500hrs. Four Puffins were seen at Staple Newk bringing in fish/sand eels still serving young in tunnels in the cliffs. A Wheatear appeared in the mist near Bartlett Nab. A Peregrine also hunted around Staple Newk.

Black Browed Albatross






Wheatear in the Mist


Gannet Life





When the rain falls, young Gannets (Guga) simultaneously flap their wings



One in 27,000

Family Portrait

Fulmar


A random Swallow


All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

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2 comments:

  1. Suk15 August 2021 at 20:11

    Nice selection of pics. Good to meet you today. Hopefully have better weather tomorrow!

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  2. Kevin Groocock16 August 2021 at 07:12

    Thank you Suk. Great to meet you and chat. It was certainly challenging! Good luck with the weather!

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