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, 26 September 2021

RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Glorious Gannets - 26th September 2021

 


A mild but bleak start to my day volunteering at Bempton Cliffs with a sea fret engulfing the cliffs! It was slow to clear through the morning, but eventually blue sky and sunshine appeared. Not a lot of change on the cliffs and reserve land. Migrants are slow to appear, Gannets dominate the cliffs, still with Gugas to service, Fulmars, Shags and a few skeins of Pink Footed Geese. On the sea a few Guillemots can be seen and a few Kittiwakes fly through. Unfortunately, the Black Browed Albatross has not been seen for c4days - will it return?

There are still Gannet Gugas being serviced on the cliffs. Some still have a few weeks before they fledge

While others are ready to fledge

Gannet Life




Gannets in Flight










All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4. Some affected by atmospheric conditions, others by my incompetence! 😇

5 comments:

  1. Wonderful photos!! Thank you very much. What does RSPB stand for?

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  2. p.s. I live on Vancouver Island. A friend posted a link to your blog, which is how I found this. :)

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  3. Thank you Sharon. RSPB = Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. I'm pleased that my Blog has reached you and that you may enjoy more of my posts.

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  4. Great Photos & Updates Kevin, from this special coastline

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  5. Thank you. Your comment arrived as "unknown", it would be lovely to know who you are!

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