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 22 September 2023

St. Mary's Island, Whitley Bay - 18th September 2023

St. Mary's Lighthouse

 Pastures new! Staying for a few days with our daughter Abigail, near Durham, a window of opportunity arose to visit areas, up to now, unseen! A changeable day, dull, misty at first, light drizzle and eventually some brightness and even a sunny period or two.

St. Mary's Lighthouse



What a fool I am! I decided to accompany Abigail up to the lightroom of the lighthouse! Climbing very steep steps, the view from the top was very good and the walking down was a lot easier. I am, however, now feeling the aches of my endeavours!

Looking Up!



The Lightroom


From the top, through not the cleanest of glass, good views were had of Grey Seals





From ground level, the seals were more obscured



Around the island, thousands of Golden Plovers



Clinging on!


Tide and Time......


All images taken with Sony RX10 Mk4.


Thank you for looking.


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