"Morning has broken...."!
This morning dawned bright and cheerful as I received my call to the cliffs, echoed by a delightful chorus of birds as I arrived in the car park. An early walk to Grandstand and Bartlett Nab revealed thousands of Guillemots and hundreds of Razorbills on the cliffs, on the sea and in flight. I had hoped that the Kittiwakes would have arrived on the cliffs with their piercing "Kittiwake" calls but I had to wait until later in the day for this to happen. Today was also rather special - ALL of the famous Bempton 8 breeding birds could be seen, Guillemot; Razorbill; Herring Gull; Kittiwake; Shag; Gannet; Fulmar and Puffin! However, the Puffins were very distant on the sea and took some finding! Unfortunately the weather deteriorated into rain during the afternoon but as always, failed to dampen everyone's enthusiasm! The day ended with close encounters of two Short-eared Owls around the visitor centre and a further bird near Staple Newk. Also spotted near Jubilee Corner, a Common Redstart!
Todays Sightings
"I've told you before about wearing makeup"! Bridled Guillemot receiving a prod from a Common Guillemot!
My first of the year "on the cliffs" Kittiwakes!
"Nightmare neighbour next door?" Squabbling Guillemot and Razorbill!
Guillemot
Razorbills
"Ole Blue Eyes" Gannet
Planning mischief! Jackdaw
A day at RSPB Bempton Cliffs means great walks, great scenery, great birds, great people, great staff, great visitor centre, great servery, and a great shop for all your birding and wildlife needs. Did I mention how great it is? Plus we are open now from 0930 until 1700hrs! Why not pop in and enjoy Bemptons greatness?