RSPB Bempton Cliffs Part 1 - 12th June 2024

Some rain on the way to Bempton was not good news but thankfully it stopped on arrival and the day was cloudy so not too bad! As usual, one of the first birds to be seen there are Tree Sparrows. Lovely birds and sadly no longer around in Hertfordshire.

And the Jackdaws come within a couple of feet for crumbs!

So, on to the cliffs and if you have not visited there the sounds and smells are incredible! Here is a shot to give some context, looking North to Filey.

In this blog I will concentrate on the Auks, starting with Razorbills. Fantastic birds nesting on the sheer cliffs usually next to Guillemots.

Getting flight shots is tricky, but with a bit of luck and lots of deletions....

And a slightly different take, looking straight down the 350 foot cliffs.

Next up, the Guillemots. A much browner bird and similar in size to the Razorbill, but a bit slimmer.

And again some flight shots.

To finish part 1 a few Puffin shots. Bempton is not the best place to see or photograph them as the cliff tops are not great for burrows as there is only a thin layer of soil on top. However, a few breed in small cavities near the top of the cliffs.

Coming very soon, Part 2 featuring Gannets, Fulmars and Kittiwakes.