If you're planning to come out of your lovely warm homes this weekend and visit RSPB Bempton Cliffs then please do, we will welcome you with open arms and a cup of tea! Please keep an eye on the weather though, as our cliffs can be a wild and unforgiving landscape in wintry weather.
The visitor centre opening times are 10am-4pm from November to February but if conditions are particularly bad then we may close the centre early. If in doubt please feel free to ring the visitor centre on 01262 851179 and check.
Also in this cold weather please remember the birds in your own gardens. Fresh, unfrozen water is vital to the survival of birds during icy conditions and high energy food such as fat balls and black sunflower seeds will help them to stay warm and healthy. Please visit the following website for more advice on feeding birds this winter: http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingbirds/feeding/whatfood/index.aspx
The RSPB shop at Bempton Cliffs sells a wide range of bird food and feeders at a range of prices and the friendly staff in the centre will be happy to give you a helping hand in choosing (and lifting!) the food that you need.
All that said, a wintry landscape is a beautiful thing, so wrap up warm, put some boots on, and venture (carefully) out into the great outdoors. We look forward to seeing you out there.
(Photo provided by Nick Turver)
Rachael Tulloch (Warden Intern, RSPB Fairburn Ings)