After our pretty trouble free journey and a very welcome brekkie stop for Trace at Maccy's in Brid,we eventually arrived at the now huge new car park and monster new visitor centre.
After getting the kit together and some warm clothing as it was a tad nippy to start,we made our way to the viewpoints.
It is always a joy to visit this brilliant reserve,along with the sights,sounds and definitely smells of this seabird city.
I spent ages just watching my fave birds here,the beautiful Gannets and they put on the usual superb show,with a few groups being particularly close on the cliff top allowing some great chances for some pics.
On a downside we didn't see many Puffins at all,with only a handful of birds observed and a look later at nearby Flamborough it was the same story,hopefully this is only a temporary fluctuation in the population.
Non seabirds seen here included the usual excellent numbers of Tree Sparrows and a nice singing male Corn Bunting along with Whitethroats,Blackcap and Willow Warbler.Full marks must go to the excellent management of the surrounding land here by the RSPB as the numbers of Tree Sparrows shows perfectly.
After our visit to this brilliant reserve we made the short drive over to Flamborough and after a welcome lunch at the superb Headlands restaurant and pub we explored the area.
A cracking male Greenland Wheatear in the lighthouse compound didn't let me get close enough for any photos sadly.
Our final destination for the day,North Landing provided more superb seabirds and included some close encounters with the breeding Kittiwakes here,just lovely!and along with the cracking scenery made a great final place to visit.
Another great visit to this superb area.
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| Adult Gannet,Bempton Cliffs RSPB. |
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| Adult Gannet watching a passing aeroplane,Bempton Cliffs RSPB. |
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| Displaying Gannets,Bempton Cliffs RSPB. |
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| Displaying male Pheasant,Bempton Cliffs RSPB. |
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| Razorbill,Bempton Cliffs RSPB. |
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| The iconic lighthouse at Flamborough. |
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| Old boats at North Landing,Flamborough. |
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| Adult Kittiwake,North Landing,Flamborough. |
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| Adult Kittiwake,North Landing,Flamborough. |
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