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We recently spent some time exploring a small part of East Devon. This shot was taken in the charming town of Budleigh Salterton. The cliffs here are part of the Jurassic Coast, a 100-mile stretch of beautiful coastline that has World Heritage status (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_Coast)
Cliffs
with Canon Portugal
with Haida Filter
with Leofoto LS-324C Ranger
Tripod and LH-40 Ball Head
with f-stop Gear
@ Ponta de São Lourenço, Madeira, Portugal
Duarte Sol Photography
Stand on the foot path that goes around Red Rocks Amphitheater the nest is in that cliff wall - left side towards the top - you'll see some white streaks.
Obsidian Cliff is a culturally and geologically fascinating formation. It was born from cooled lava that flowed from the last major volcanic eruption from Yellowstone's caldera some 180,000 years ago. Obsidian is an exceptionally strong but "chippable" material that performs outstandingly when crafted into knives, spear points, and even modern surgical instruments. The indigenous peoples of North America were well aware of this rich source of obsidian dating back many millennia, and implements made from it have been found in archaeological sites east of the Mississippi and into Canada, indicating its importance as a commodity to North America's earliest peoples.
Before we add any more bird photos from this beautiful place, here is an idea of what it's like to watch the birds from these cliffs... we saw gannets, puffins, razorbills, guillemots, kittiwakes and fulmars. A brilliant day!
For a perspective, notice the people standing on the edge at the far upper right. Also notice that the horizon is horizontal. The cliff is leaning away from the edge.