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.

Friday, 11 March 2022

Sunrise Walk to Bempton Cliffs ( Some of the Birds in Golden Light) - 11th March 2022

 

Gannet

A bright start to the morning but a strong (slightly less cool) south easterly blow. It really felt like early spring, with the songs of Skylarks, Yellowhammers, Blackbirds, Meadow Pipits and Dunnocks adding to the sunshine. Thousands of Auks (Guillemots & Razorbills) were on the ledges, sea and in flight with a couple of Puffins bobbing on the sea. Still no Kittiwakes for me, though! A plus point for this mornings walk was post sunrise "golden light", that I have tried to capture in the following images.

Razorbills








Guillemots

Plus Friend!





Gannets


When Gannets "sky point" with head and neck stretched upwards, it indicates that they are about to move or fly. Worth watching!




And finally, a random Lapwing


All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

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