Last month I made a visit to Bempton cliffs with a couple of my birding friends. We were hoping to see the Black-browed Albatross that had been in the around for a couple of a few weeks. Unfortunately on the morning we went, it had decided to go AWOL, and wasn't seen at all that day. It has since returned, but is very hit and miss. I'm hoping to see it one day, but will leave it for a while just at the moment.
Meanwhile, there was plenty to see on the rocks and sea below. Gannets galore, plus the usual Guillemots, Razzorbills and Kittiwakes. It was a hot day, which was a bonus, as the near 3 hour journey would have been really miserable in the rain. Just a reminder that not every twitch is successful, but I guess that's part of the fun.
Not an Albatross, but part of the same family, a Fulmar in flight and good light.
Gannets were plentiful.
Ever wondered what a sleeping Guillemot looks like? 👇
Kittiwakes were noisy on the cliffs.
There were not too many Puffins left.
Great series of pictures here, Adam, from a wonderful location. One does not wish to become too pedantic here, but albatrosses and fulmars are not in the same family. They are both members of the order Procellariiformes, but albatrosses are in the family Diomedeidae and fulmars are in the family Procellariidae.
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos these are Adam.
ReplyDeletePhotos 3 and 4 are my favorite.
Greetings Irma
Wonderful photos..CAn't imagine a hot day being a bonus..We've had a very hot and humid summer..glad it's almost over... Stay safe..Taking a blogging break til Sept..playing catch up..Enjoy your weekend..
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! The Gannets are one of my favorites along with the cute Puffin.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend!
It would be my dream to see a Puffin...they are so beautiful! They don't even look real, they look like a bird in make believe! Love your birds in flight too!
ReplyDeleteYour shots are so wonderful especially of the birds in flight.
ReplyDeleteYour in-flight photos are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images, I especially like your flight shots!
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Picture postcard perfection. Your photos are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteStay virus free, be safe birding, and thanks for linking in!
~Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin'
Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI love to see birds gliding on the winds
ReplyDeleteI'd never heard of fulmars before. All of your shots are grand! Thanks so much for joining us this week at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/08/a-few-from-archives.html
ReplyDeleteSuper pictures Adam. BIFs aren't easy but you made it look that way.
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