A couple of weekends ago the weather forecast was fine (for the most part) so we made a last minute decision to visit Bempton, of course we were up and out early. It was lovely and sunny when we got there.
The Jackdaws looked particularly stunning in the sun, such beautiful birds.
It was good to be out again and good to hear the noise of all the birds on the cliffs, you forget just how nosiy they are and it's a wonderful sound!
Kittiwakes
Gannets
Herring Gull
Gannet
Guillemots
Gannet Squadron!
Puffin
Gannets
Puffins
Razorbills
From one of the viewpoints we watched this Gannet gathering grass below us when another came in and stole it right from it's beak! It managed to gather more and make off without further harassment.
Meadow Pipits (and Skylarks) were singing all over the cliffs
By the visitor centre Tree Sparrows were in full song and a Blue Tit watched from the roof as we stopped for some much needed tea to warm our hands!
Rules are relaxing further next week, I believe hides will be allowed to open and one way systems in some places will be stopped, fingers crossed things keep moving forward and i'll be visiting some of my favourite reserves very soon.