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Gannet, Morus bassanus
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A fulmar is. seen on a short look it was flying at Bempton Cliffs last July.
This view shows its beak quite well. I believe that the tubes on top of the beak have multiple functions. They strain the salt water to stop the birds ingesting too much of it and also they act as a defence mechanism. When threatened the Fulmar has the ability to squirt from their mouth a noxious substance that has been generated within these nostrils. There is a clear visual link with the Albatross, however the nostrils on the Fulmar are positioned on top of the beak whilst own all albatross the nostrils are located on the sides.
This Gannet landed a few metres away from us on the cliff edge to collect a present for his lady love!
Caught in some bright sunlight above a shady patch of ocean.
When most people visit Bempton their very aim is to see the Puffins and I can understand that, however the Gannets for me are the real stars.
Fulmar, Fulmarus glacialis
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One from earlier in the week. The number of gannets seems to be on an upwards spiral, however puffins did seem to be fewer in numbers. It may well be that we were a little early in the season. I might have to revisit in a month or two.
Two of the well known summer resident species are seen in this view. In focus and much higher up the cliffs is a Kittieake and much lover the distinctive firm of a Northern Gannet can be made out.
The sight of a Moorhen is something that surprised me when I visited Bempton during the summer. It is one of those bird species that I would never have expected to come across at the cliff top sea bird paradise.
Photographed a couple of weeks ago at Bempton Cliffs. I can't say that I can recall the guillemot making noise non flight but this one looks as though it has something to say.
Gannet, Morus bassanus
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Feral Pigeon, Columba livia
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Northern Gannet displaying his skills
NO GROUP INVITES PLEASE, not even the Red Arrows, thank you but we've got babies to raise :))
Explored first day at #461
Puffin, Fratercula arctica
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I have visited Bempton Cliffs for a number of years and can't recall seeing so many Jackdaws as we did the other day. They are great birds to watches well and are constantly on the top searching for food or just seemingly being inquisitive.
Shortly after our return from Africa we took a couple of pals away for and introduced them to the delights of Bempton Cliffs. When you introduce a friend to a subject that you appreciate it is natural to wonder whether they will also gain pleasure from exposure to your hobby. I needn't have worried as they thoroughly enjoyed their walk along the cliff tops.