We had a very exciting day yesterday. Countryfile came to do some filming and I had the pleasure of going out on the boat with Ellie Harrison and the crew, joined by Keith Clarkson, Mike Babcock and Steve Race. we couldn't have had more perfect conditions. It was a first for me seeing the dramatic cliffs from the water. Would you believe it, they look even bigger from down there!
To get some good shots of Gannets feeding, fish were thrown off the side of the boat.
First some Fulmars and Herring Gulls, then a few Gannets, after a minute or so we were utterly engulfed by Gannets! So many you had to shout to be heard over their calls. The film crew were amazed by this, their reaction was incredible.
Ellie practicing her photography skills
Everywhere you looked there were Gannets. It is a miracle nobody got pooped on!
The Gannets were diving meters away from us. Countryfile will have some excellent footage, its definitely not one to be missed.
The Skipper's dog was even enjoying the spectacle
5 buckets of fish had been consumed by the Gannets. This one was peering down to see if there was anything else.
This boat trip was phenomenal. Judging by the way the crew reacted I can assume they felt the same way. Expect some epic shots on you TV soon from Bempton.
Sophia
Sophia Jackson
Visitor Experience Assistant, Bempton Cliffs Reserve