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.

Tuesday 31 January 2023

Bempton Cliffs Sunrise Walk - 31st January 2023

 

A walk up to the cliffs to hopefully capture a decent sunrise, but, despite appearing bright, there was a thick cloud base on the horizon. The south westerly blow was a tad strong and quite cooling! Still, I captured the best I could......

Pre-sunrise, Cliff Lane, Bempton




Pre-sunrise Bempton Cliffs



Sunrise Bempton Cliffs








Post-sunrise Cliff Lane, Bempton



Birds included a hunting Barn Owl, c100 Fulmars, c200 Gannets and one in flight Guillemot.

Thank you for looking.


Monday 30 January 2023

Bempton & Buckton Walk - 30th January 2023

 

Snowdrops "Harbingers" of Spring

A gentle walk mid-morning through the villages of Bempton and Buckton. Very spring like with sunshine and blue sky, but a tad cool westerly blow. A good to be outside sort of morning!

Buckton Pond appeared quiet, but I did find this female Wigeon!


Snowdrops "Harbingers" of Spring, (I hope!)



My favourite buildings in Buckton! Under threat with planning applications, hopefully they will stand a little longer. I normally convert these to black & white, but today in colour.





Bempton Pond




A random sheep


Daz, what have you been doing to "Elsie Goose" she's cream crackered!


Thank you for looking.


Saturday 28 January 2023

Aspects of Bridlington Harbour & Bay - 28th January 2023

 

Bridlington North Side

Quite a few walks around the harbour today, before dawn, at sunrise, morning and afternoon. A grey, dull and overcast morning but improving in brightness during the afternoon.

Before Sunrise




Daylight



Abstract & Textures before sunrise







Daylight Abstracts & Textures







Thank you for looking.