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 30 January 2022

Bempton Cliffs Sunrise Walk - 30th January 2022

 

A quick walk to the cliffs at sunrise this morning, pleasantly calm and mild and a promise of a sunny day. Interestingly, the light changes dramatically with the sunrise, although the sun was not actually visible until much later, due to thick cloud.

A new, novel experience for me! I could hear bird song!! Due to gradual hearing loss, bird calls and song have long been unheard, but now, I have new hearing aids and the sound is fantastic! I now have to relearn a lot of calls!

Interestingly, House Sparrows have always been a reserve rarity! But now they are appearing in small numbers with the Tree Sparrows. Two female House Sparrows near the welcome hut this morning. The cliffs were quiet with only Fulmars but there is an obvious increase in the number of Gannets flying close in. Soon be time to welcome them back on the ledges.

Back to this mornings walk, the images are in the order of being taken, showing the changes in light.









All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

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