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, 31 October 2021

RSPB Bempton Cliffs - 31st October 2021

 


Well what a morning ⛆⛆⛆! I have to say that rain stopped play and I only completed three volunteer hours on the cliffs today 😭. I managed to replenish the bird feeders, empty the dog bins and complete a litter pick around the car park area before the rain started. Soon after, the rain came and it was torrential and relentless, coupled with a very strong east south east blow, making it feel like any exposed skin was being subjected to a sander! I decided to undertake a full reserve litter pick, visiting all of the viewpoints and decide what I would do afterwards. Well, even though I had full, patent waterproofs on, I was soaked and my clothing was at least ten times heavier than when I started! After a coffee, I decided to abandon my efforts and go home. However, as I write this (1300hrs), the sun has made an appearance!

Not a lot to see and a challenge for photography, I was amazed to see this Gannet Guga still on the ledges at Grandstand.


Looking for some colour on such a horrid morning...

Fungi near Staple Newk


Red Campion

The cliffs are now virtually naked




Hopefully, next week will be better?

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

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