Bempton Cliffs Walk (Black Browed Albatross) - 30th June 2022

 

I do like distractions! As you know, I don't twitch birds and see what I see when I see it! So when a rare bird turns up, the crowds descend upon it to get their tick. At the moment, a rare Turkestan Shrike is in the area and of course, this is where they are all heading, leaving the cliffs relatively quiet, just how I like it. This morning, in pleasant sunshine, we headed up to the cliffs and decided to head to Staple Newk where only two birders / photographers were. I decided to have a go at some birds in flight, in this case, a long overdue date with the Black Browed Albatross.

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

Bempton Cliffs Walk (Gannets in Flight) - 30th June 2022

 

I do like distractions! As you know, I don't twitch birds and see what I see when I see it! So when a rare bird turns up, the crowds descend upon it to get their tick. At the moment, a rare Turkestan Shrike is in the area and of course, this is where they are all heading, leaving the cliffs relatively quiet, just how I like it. This morning, in pleasant sunshine, we headed up to the cliffs and decided to head to Staple Newk where only two birders / photographers were. I decided to have a go at some birds in flight, firstly Gannets.

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

Aspects of Bridlington Harbour & Bay - 29th June 2022

 

A showery start to the day with a brief period of brightness over Bridlington Bay, mild though. Back to a typical market day! Managed a couple of walks around the harbour but little new.

Bridlington Gansey Girl

Still got a runny nose!

Bridlington Bay during a brief bright interlude

Bridlington North Side looking a tad grumpy!

One of three Turnstone

And finally, I couldn't resist the King Street Cherub Kittiwakes!

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

Bempton Cliffs Walk (Wildlife) - 27th June 2022

 

Razorbill

A fresher start to the day (0500hrs) with sunny periods, increasing cloud and a cool southerly blow. All the expected birds were present on the cliffs and hedgerows. I was informed by the only person I met, that the Albatross was present at Staple Newk, but I wasn't tempted!

Razorbill

Guillemots

Puffins

Kittiwakes

Fulmar

Gannets

Year 4 Gannet

Year 3 Gannet

Herring Gull (with remains of breakfast on left)

Sedge Warblers

Linnets

Yellowhammer

"Tatty" Painted Lady Butterfly

Thistle

All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.