Peregrine Falcon at Jubilee Corner
Circumstances today only permitted me a morning on the cliffs, under a grey sky, mist and a cool south westerly blow. Brightness started to improve late morning with the promise of a sunny, warm afternoon - just as I was leaving! The roosting Tawny Owl in the dell was well hidden today with only a few feathers on show, accompanied with good numbers of Blackbirds, a few Redwings and Goldcrests. The nature trail produced a large flock of 18+ Long Tailed Tits - they just kept coming! Today, I viewed a Lesser Redpoll in the dell, a two year tick for me and my first in Yorkshire! The majority of breeding seabirds may well have departed the cliffs but there are still dramatic vistas to be had, often looking good in the changing light and mist.
There are still a few Gannets on the cliffs with Gugas, many of which should depart in the next week.
Ready to fledge Guga, completely obscuring one of its parents!
Our parenting job is done!
Mam! Where are you mam? I'm so lonely!
A walk along the cliff path to Jubilee Corner produced a very obliging Peregrine Falcon!
What will you discover?