Kittiwake
My call to the cliffs today was again loud and clear on a fine, sunny and mild day, plus of course the added bonus of the sight, sound and smells of 250,000+ birds in the seabird city! I-spy with my little eye something beginning with P! The answer was, of course Puffin, but what a challenge (again) to see these birds on the cliffs!
Many of the puffins are probably on egg in their tunnels in the chalk with their partners "chilling" on the sea before exchanging duties. Puffins could be seen in flight and in the rafts on the sea, but being in the right place at the right time did give some fair views!
Kittiwakes are still very active on the cliffs gathering mud and vegetation for their nests. They are also one of the prettiest birds on the cliffs but often dismissed as "just a gull"!
And this one with eggs
Gannets continue to dominate the seabird city as the UK's largest seabird and gather "gifts" for their beloved and ultimately building the "gift" into their nests
Immature and non-breeding adults form "clubs" on the cliffs. Arguments frequently occur!
Razorbills
And streeeeeetch!
That bill!
The Yorkshire Belle below Bartlett Nab with a RSPB Puffin cruise often referred to as Bempton's seventh viewing platform!
And finally, todays sightings: