One viewing point, right on the cliff's edge, gave a marvelous view of a Guillemot breeding colony packed to the gills. Another one, slightly further north, had a somewhat more barren set of cliffs. It seemed ideal for birds to nest on, but it was pretty bare, except for a couple of individuals. I wonder if bird flu or some other nefarious agent had decimated seabird populations.
These sets of photos are from the more southerly of the viewing points
RSPB St Bees head had quite the most civilised viewing points I've been to. Nice little seating areas, courtesy of large lumps of rock, from what I can remember.
One slight disadvantage, there was a certain aroma, shall we say. Nothing offensive, just a whiff you can't put your finger on. Didn't stop us having our lunch whilst watching the Guillemots.
They are certainly crammed in. How on earth eggs or chicks don't all fall off is beyond me.
Poor little fella. He wants up.
I think these birds were near the more northerly viewing point. Looks a little empty, though ideal for nesting site.
90% luck, 5% field craft, 5% camera skills.