Gannets on Staple Newk Rock
My call to the cliffs started well enough, weather-wise, although dull it was very mild with no rain forecast. Ha Ha! By the time the visitor centre was open, the rain (that wasn't forecast!) was falling heavily and determined to soak me without mercy! Even with "waterproofs", I ended up wetter than a wet thing on a wet Sunday! However, it was business as usual for both myself and our wildlife.
As if attempting to cheer me up a clump of daffodils brightened my morning!
I decided to walk out to the Staple Newk viewpoint where I was entertained by the many Gannets. It was obviously going to be a day for gathering materials destined as B&Q style enhancements for the Gannets nests!
Some collections needed a lot of physical effort!
Some wanted more "exotic" items!
Some got it wrong and were admonished without mercy!
Others, just looked on!
The rain eased during the afternoon with a few bright spells so I spent some time on Bartlett Nab viewpoint and was privileged to view two Peregrines, one of which was carrying a very sparse packed lunch!
Pied Wagtail during a rare sunny spell!
And todays sightings
Omitted from the list was a Red Throated Diver below Bartlett Nab.