Bempton RSPB And Flamborough Head.....Sunday 08.06.2014.

With nothing really planned for today,it was a nice surprise when Trace asked me if i would take her to Bempton to hopefully see some Puffins and then later visit the stunning headland at Flamborough.After enduring some slow sunday traffic and eventually finding a parking place at a VERY busy Bempton we meandered our way to several of the view points seeing at least 40 plus Puffins,but none very close and most of the birds in flight only.But all was not lost as Trace enjoyed some nice close views of the stunning nesting Gannets as many soared past at close range and we watched a flock of birds collecting nest material from the top of the cliff....excellent!.Other species which also showed at relatively close range included the usual suspects in the form of Guillemots,Razorbills,Kittiwake and Fulmars,not forgetting the most confiding Tree Sparrows you are ever likely to see around the visitor centre.After enjoying a welcome cuppa we made our way over to Flamborough parking in the lighthouse car park.First job on the agenda was to get some lunch and it was quickly eaten before we explored the surrounding area.After taking some landscape shots of the headland and the iconic lighthouse we managed to find some more Puffins which showed at much closer range near to the fog station,even seeing some displaying amongst the birds and 1 bird arriving at it's burrow to feed it's young with a bill full of Sandeels.The latter i had never seen at Flamborough before,so was a nice bonus to see.After enjoying the lovely 'Sea Parrots' we explored the nearby Selwicks Bay taking lots more landscape shots,which is so easy at this stunning location.So a very enjoyable trip out with her indoors today and as we headed home back into the sunday traffic we reflected on what a great visit we had enjoyed.