RSPB Bempton is famous for attracting upwards of 250,000 sea birds to its chalky white cliffs to nest and raise young. The site of so many Gannets was quite mesmerising, and the smell, well quite something else.
The Puffins were one of my main reasons for going. Having only seen them as little specks on the sea on Anglesey before, I really wanted close up views. I wasn't disappointed, with several very close on the cliffs and others flying overhead as we moved to sea level at Flamborough.
I'll be sharing other birds from the trip soon, but for now, here are some very cute looking Puffins.
Checking out a Kittiwake on its nest.
It wasn't easy to capture these guys in flight. So fast and almost directly above me.
Like a torpedo.
Oh good, you're awake now.
They are so darn cute. I would love the see the Puffin in the wild. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteI wished I could see a puffin at such close quarters. How did you manage that?
ReplyDeleteAmazing to see so many gannets together!
Thanks for sharing your information about these birds. In my surroundings we have ducks, mainly mallards, coots swans, herons, all kind of geese and more waterbirds.
Have a great week!
Wil, ABCW Team
This is the closest I've been to a puffin ... wow, what brilliant captures! 'Like a torpedo' indeed :-). #aNoviceMumCommentLuv
ReplyDeleteNice work Adam. I absolutely love the "torpedo". And now you've made me want to visit the east coast again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the Puffin. Such a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteWow - what wonderful photos! You got some great flight shots, too!
ReplyDeleteStunning photos, especially those of the puffin in flight!
ReplyDeleteso very cool!
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice photos ;-)
ReplyDeleteCéline & Philippe
Beautiful bird and shots.
ReplyDeleteWow, stunning photos, love that birds.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved the Puffin..It's amazing how aerodynamic they can make themselves..Great shots..
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful birds. The lambs are cute. And the warblers!
ReplyDeleteYour Puffins are amazing! That "torpedo" shot is really interesting!
ReplyDeleteThe Puffins are so pretty and unique, wish we had them around here. Nice shots!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous photos of these puffins!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one before, such a strange looking bird.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the puffins.
ReplyDeletePerfect photographed, my compliments.
What an interesting profile. Like a blimp with wings. Great perspective.
ReplyDeleteThey are so comical and cute with the huge colourful bill.... and, who knew they could turn into a torpedo? ... what a great shot.... .
ReplyDeletepuffins fascinate me. The bill is so unusual and the bird both colorful and black and white. We don't have them around here.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful captures of these really cute birds. They don't look very aerodynamic.
ReplyDeleteWow. These pictures are gorgeous. I love the torpedo shot of the puffin. Thank you for sharing your stunning photography.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness..I love these birds and you got to see them in person!!! How exciting. I love the photos that you got of the puffins and of the nests of the other birds...Lovely for Nature Notes... thank you Adam... Michelle
ReplyDeleteThat Puffin is so cute. I just love it looks.
ReplyDeleteLike you say, "Like a Torpedo", is right!
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Peace :)
SWEEEEEET close up!!! Cool birds that aren't always to get great pics of so congrats on that!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE this, Puffins on my short list of have to see in my lifetime. Two years ago, we were within 2 hours, but due to long travels cross country and 2 LCGS dogs, we could not go any further. Your images are marvelous~
ReplyDeleteOhmigosh! How incredibly cute are those guys?! I love them! Thank you for joining us Photo Friday this week!
ReplyDeleteNice captures! They are such unusual birds.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite birds! I love a trip to Bempton Cliffs. you must go to the Farne Islands sometime.
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