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.

Sunday, 22 January 2023

Bempton Cliffs Walk (Guillemots & Fulmars) - 22nd January 2023

 

Guillemots

A cold, frosty and misty walk to Bempton Cliffs this morning was rewarded by thousands of Guillemots on the ledges, sea and in flight. It was the largest gathering I have witnessed this winter (November to date). It was good to hear their "guttural growling" while chatting to Ivan N. Many of the Guillemots were sporting summer plumage and some were observed "mating", although unlikely to be successful! Also present were Fulmars and small numbers of distant Gannets.

I have always wanted to photograph Guillemots in the snow! No luck so far, so Guillemots in the frost will have to do!



Guillemots








Fulmars






All images taken handheld with Sony RX10 Mk4.

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