Bempton Cliffs Walk (Some of the Birds) - 31st May 2022

 

Kittiwake

A later than normal start due to early morning rain, cool, cloudy and dull. No real change on the birding front!

Kittiwakes

Sedge Warbler

Razorbill

Gannet

Puffins

Guillemots

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

Bempton Cliffs Walk (Landscapes) - 31st May 2022

 

RAF Bempton

A rather cool, dull and cloudy start to the day following early morning rain, which delayed our start. 

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

Surprise of the Day on Bempton Cliffs - 31st May 2022

 

A dull, cloudy, cool start to our walk this morning, delayed due to rain. My aim these days is to try and capture images around Bempton and the cliffs, that are different from everyone else's and that is hard! Everything was "same as" for most of the walk until (my) surprise of the day on Bartlett Nab viewpoint. A Puffin landed close to the viewing platform with a substantial number of sand eels in its beak! This is the earliest I have seen this at Bempton hence the total surprise and delight. It is also very difficult to capture images of this activity ay a seabird city, so much more easier on island colonies such as the Farnes. Once Puffins have mated and returned to their nest tunnels, it takes c40days to incubate their egg and a further 40 days to fledging. This means that this pair of Puffins would have laid early April! Also, once hatched, the parents would probably bring food for their Puffling commensurate with growth, small amounts on a regular basis. The number of sand eels in this birds beak would indicate a well advanced Puffling! 

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

Bempton Village Walk (More Tranquil Moments) - 28th May 2022

 

Sands Lane, Bempton

A different walk this morning, with Heather who was catching a train from Bempton station, then down Sands Lane. It is amazing what beauty is on our doorstep, but often passed without a second glance! I think that when you are out with a camera, this beauty becomes more apparent and with experience, you start seeing the natural world in a very different way. I hope that you enjoy these tranquil moments.

Sands Lane, Bempton

Approaching Bempton village

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

Bempton Cliffs Walk (Wildlife) - 27th May 2022

 

Corn Bunting

A very pleasant start to the day with sunshine and blue sky but a cool south westerly blow. Even at 0500hrs, the reserve was rather busy and the "hoggers" are back. You know, those that "hog" the best parts of the viewing platforms, and spread their gear so it is difficult for others to see the best. It is normally birder/photographer, big lens/scope, large tripod, large rucksack and taking up the space of three! And of course, there for hours or longer!

I had another go at birds in flight, using some adjusted settings, but still having difficulty with the Auks!

Kittiwakes

Fulmars

Gannets

Guillemots

Razorbill

Puffin

Herring Gull

Brown Hare

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.