Kittiwake "Tarrock"
A walk to Bempton Cliffs this morning in varying levels of dullness, but a few bright periods and remaining very mild. The cliffs are now dominated by Kittiwakes and Gannets. I did see all three breeding Auk species but only a few Guillemots on the cliff ledges. Razorbills and Puffins could be seen in flight and within rafts on the sea. Those in flight towards the cliffs were carrying sand eels but very low down.
Kittiwakes
Not the best image - adult above, "Tarrock" below!
Fulmar chick
Gannets (All year 4 immature)
Gannets do not have "brood" pouches, but incubate their eggs with their very large, vascular feet!
Gannets with Gugas
All images taken with Sony RX10 Mk4.
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Beautiful collection!
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