My call to the cliffs today was well supported again by good weather, blue skies, sunshine, occasional cloud cover but challenged by a strengthening blow that required some warm outer clothing! The breeding season is now in full swing with the young of most birds easily seen. With over 250,000 seabirds, now is the time to experience Bempton's three "S's" - Sight, sound and smell! For those with cameras, some excellent photo opportunities can be had! It's amazing what is happening all around and with a little planning, award winning images could be captured! Of interest, the Puffin nest at Grandstand viewpoint is allowing occasional telescope views of the Puffling but the tunnel is dark making images impossible. Also, a Puffin carrying sand eels near Bartlett Nab, stood on a ledge(distant) for nearly an hour and made no effort to deliver its cargo to a hungry Puffling! Today, the glorious Gannets were in a very photogenic mood!
Gannets with young, known as Gugas
Feed me mum, but please don't eat me!
And of course, the (loveable) Puffins
Always a delight, a Bridled Guillemot with chick (Jumpling)
And Kittiwakes
"Are you sure this one is ours?"
Razorbill
Fulmar
And an ever watchful Herring Gull
And finally, today's sightings:
Thank you Alan.