Monday, 1 June 2015

Bempton

Some more pictures from Bempton Cliffs. The cliff top paths allowed us to get very close to all the birds, but it was the Gannets that really stole the show for me. I spent a lot of time trying to get good flight shots, but then I also found myself concentrating on the birds that were sat on the rocky cliffs.

A Gannet giving me the eye.
 
And in flight.


A Guillemot possibly with a Sand Eel .

A very good looking Razorbill.


And applying the breaks for landing.
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39 comments:

  1. Jo1 June 2015 at 11:53

    OH MY WORD! What stunning photos, Adam. I keep scrolling up to look at them again.

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  2. Debbie1 June 2015 at 14:42

    WoW-zers....these are really special images adam, and birds i don't see here. what a treat!!!!

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  3. eileeninmd1 June 2015 at 15:07

    These are awesome shots of the birds. Great flight captures. It looks like a great spot to see the birds up close. I would love to see the Razorbill. Enjoy your Monday and the week ahead!

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  4. carol l mckenna1 June 2015 at 20:16

    Amazing shots of our 'feathered friends' in flight!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  5. mick1 June 2015 at 20:24

    Great photos of all the birds but the Gannets would be my favorites. We have gannets here also but I have never been that close to them

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  6. Hootin Anni1 June 2015 at 20:25

    Stunning....the gannet has been spotted in the Gulf near our area, but I have yet to see one. Would love to. Now that I see your photos, even MORE SO!!

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  7. Phil Slade1 June 2015 at 20:29

    You got some great ones there Adam. The two gannet pictures are my faves but the Guillemot in flight is pretty stunning.

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  8. Fun601 June 2015 at 22:50

    Great first shot of the gannet

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  9. This N That1 June 2015 at 23:27

    great shots..love their markings..The Gannet looks like it is jumping for joy!!!

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  10. NCSue2 June 2015 at 01:39

    Very nice bird photos. I was "bragging on you" to my husband yesterday. You never disappoint!
    Please come link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/06/nesting.html

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  11. Spare Parts and Pics2 June 2015 at 01:41

    Wow, beautiful shots! I like the Gannet giving you the eye!!

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  12. Karen2 June 2015 at 02:45

    Awesome captures Adam! Wow, love the Gannet shots.

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  13. Unknown2 June 2015 at 08:27

    Great looking birds all of them!

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  14. Unknown2 June 2015 at 09:58

    What a fantastic capture! Just WOW! WOW. :)

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  15. Unknown2 June 2015 at 12:55

    Just beautiful captures both giving you the eye and in flight!

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  16. Ian and Luis2 June 2015 at 14:34

    Excellent photographs as usual. Bempton cliffs bring back many happy memories for me.

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  17. LifeRamblings2 June 2015 at 15:43

    great series. the second photo is my favourite.

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  18. Laura2 June 2015 at 16:23

    Such interesting birds, I love the first portrait especially, quite striking!

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  19. Silver Parrot2 June 2015 at 18:18

    Fantastic photos - love the in-flight action shots!

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  20. Helma2 June 2015 at 19:33

    Wow !!! The first photo of the Gannet's weekly photographed gorgeous! The Gannet in flight is also a beautiful picture. other birds are very photogenic. You have beautiful and very natural colors in the photos. Very nice!
    Greetings.

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  21. TexWisGirl2 June 2015 at 19:51

    so amazing they can fly!!! goofy!

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  22. fredamans2 June 2015 at 20:15

    The crisp blue around the gannet's eye is amazing!! Lovely photos!

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  23. Carletta2 June 2015 at 20:15

    What an expression in that first shot!
    These are all wonderful shots Adam.

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  24. Findlay Wilde2 June 2015 at 21:15

    They are great pictures. Last time I went to Bempton (last year) it snowed. Puffins and snow!

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  25. DrillerAA3 June 2015 at 00:32

    Very clean set of images. I really like the two photos of the Gannet. Thank you for sharing them with us.

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  26. Anonymous3 June 2015 at 01:18

    Fantastic shots, Adam!

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  27. Rohrerbot3 June 2015 at 05:52

    How in the world did you get so close to these birds?!!!!!!! They are so tricky to spot offshore! Epic.

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  28. JibberJabberUK3 June 2015 at 07:24

    Love the top photograph where you have captured the gannet's colouring and definition so well. The electric blue around the eyes is stunning.

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  29. Margaret Birding For Pleasure3 June 2015 at 09:38

    HI Adam It certainly seems tobe a great place to get so close shots of these birds. Fabulous images.

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  30. Anonymous3 June 2015 at 16:36

    Amazing shots and such interesting birds. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Kenneth Cole Schneider3 June 2015 at 17:05

    Splendid photos. I especially like that binocular vision stare from the gannet!

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  32. NatureFootstep3 June 2015 at 17:36

    favorite birds :) Love all shots but the last one is soo cool :)

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  33. A Colorful World3 June 2015 at 18:14

    AMAZING shots! Loved these so much! Very different.

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  34. Gayle4 June 2015 at 02:16

    #s 1 and 3 - Wheee!
    Fantastic photography!

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  35. Rambling Woods4 June 2015 at 03:13

    amazing photos.... Oh my goodness Adam.... You take wonderful photos..... Michelle

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  36. Neil6 June 2015 at 00:51

    Great series.

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  37. A Green and Rosie Life6 June 2015 at 08:57

    Fabulous pictures of three birds I have never seen - the guillemot pictures made me chuckle as they almost do not look real and certainly does not look like they should be able to fly.

    Many thanks for adding a gannet, a guillemot and a razorbill to#AnimalTales

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  38. Unknown9 June 2015 at 05:18

    O my word; fab fab shots! Thanks for sharing. So clear and so lovely. #aNoviceMumCommentLuv

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  39. Anonymous9 June 2015 at 15:35

    You sure nailed this beautiful bird. Love it.

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