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.

Thursday, 3 February 2022

Bempton Cliffs Sunrise Walk - 3rd February 2022

 


When I left the house for a sunrise walk up to Bempton Cliffs, I wondered if there would be one, as it was dark, very cloudy and little in the way of brightness from the east.

The darkness was broken by the sound of a Song Thrush belting out it's song! At least now I can hear birdsong!

A rustic corner on Cliff Lane

Can anyone see a Gannets head in this image?

Still not convinced of a sunrise!

But, eventually, the sun rose above the thickest cloud and......





Although post sunrise there was some brightness, it was still high ISO for any birds! I spotted my first Gannet on the cliffs, just east of Bartlett Nab. A small number of Guillemots (c100) could also be seen on the ledges. Fulmars were dominant. Two Grey Partridges were flushed as we walked back towards Cliff Lane.

Four of five local Canada Geese

Fulmars (Less than ideal!)






And finally, who can resist Snow Drops?



All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

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