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.

Friday, 28 July 2023

Bempton Cliffs Walk (Seabirds) - 28th July 2023

 

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

Fulmar chick


Guillemots



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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