If Bempton Cliffs were a football team, the most popular name on the back of our replica shirts would be Puffin. Thousands of visitors come to the reserve every year and for many their first question is, ‘Are there any puffins?’ Well, the simple answer is ‘Yes’. And for those who are passionate about the mighty P there are two great ways you can get closer to these cheeky favourites. Firstly our gannet and puffin cruises are already sailing out of Bridlington harbour.
On Saturdays and Sundays thought May, June and early July the famous ‘Yorkshire Belle’ weighs anchor and sets off round the headland to give its passengers incredible views of the cliffs and the thousands of sea-birds nesting there.
On June 2, there’s a family-friendly cruise specifically aimed at our younger visitors with quizzes, competitions and a special commentary to keep children enthralled. It’s a great way for kids to have fun and learn a little too.
Then there’s our Puffin Patrols which begin in early June. In the capable hands of one of our friendly volunteers, you’ll be taken to the best spots to view puffins and find out a whole host of interesting facts and figures that one day might win you first prize in a pub quiz..
You can also become a friend of RSPB Bempton Cliffs on Facebook and find out what the puffins, and our other seabird visitors, are up to day-to-day. In fact, for puffin fans, the only thing we haven’t got is a puffin fan club…yet.
More information keep checking our ‘Events’ page.