Thursday was a glorious early June day with plenty of sunshine and with the temperature nudging into the low twenties centigrade it was just right for a trip to the RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs to see the nesting seabird colonies.
As you wander down to the cliff edge from the visitor centre at Bempton Cliffs you smell the sea birds and hear the kittiwakes calling before you even see any birds.
The gannets make for fantastic viewing as they soar along the edge of the cliff top before finding a spot to land next to their mate on the rocky outcrop. You can't help but wonder if it’s possible to bring up a family perched on a spot that this kittiwake has chosen.
If you’re lucky its possible to spot puffins peeking out from the cliff tops too.
After takings lots of photographs at Bempton we made the short journey to have a look around the cliff tops at Flamborough Head.
We still had time to call in for a refreshing cold drink and a cake before setting out on our journey back home.
Once all my photos are processed and tagged I’ll post a collection on Flickr with a link on my blog.
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Beautiful photos. We have some gorgeous scenery like that in Ireland, north and south. It makes such a great day trip out - especially when the sun is shining!
ReplyDeleteAre the cliffs in Ireland taken over by nesting sea birds in spring and summer?
DeleteWe once visited the Farne Islands and saw Puffins nesting like that. I remember a very exciting trip in a small boat on a very lively sea!
ReplyDeleteNo boat trip required to see these puffins Mark. Boat trips from Flamborough are available but we didn't take up the offer.
DeleteMakes you wonder how the birds get a foothold on those sheer cliffs, great shots by you Martyn?
ReplyDeleteHow do they come back and find the exact same spot to feed their young after a trip out to sea fishing.
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