On a bitterly cold morning with a strong north easterly blow, squally wintery showers and some sunshine, I headed up to the cliffs expecting it to be very busy, with the return of the Black Browed Albatross. I was very surprised to see only a couple of cars in the car park and when I arrived At Staple Newk, only one person there! Soon to be joined by a third. Immediately the Albatross was seen, in flight around Staple Newk Rock. It was hard to keep the camera still in the strong wind, even bolstered against the viewpoint woodwork. The Alabatross then landed, in full view on Staple Newk Rock where it remained until I left. During this time it preened, had a go at a nearby Gannet and seemed quite at home!
Unfortunately, the following images can only be described as "record shots", but I am happy!
All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.
So glad he has come back. Hopefully he thinks of Bempton as his summer home.
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