Bempton Cliffs
With a hot sunny day forecast we set off to visit RSPB Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire. We took advice and arrived before 10am but were directed to the overflow carpark as the main carpark was already full (and had been since 7am, due to the presence of the black browed albatross which had been seen in the area recently)
The eight or so viewing platforms are spaced out along the cliff top with the visitor centre between them so we went right to start with as that was where the albatross was usually seen. There were hoardes of photographers with their long lenses, telescopes and tripods set up everywhere but people were keen to tell us that the albatross was indeed present, sitting comfortably amongst the gannets on the cliffs. It was hard to find it without binoculars but just noticeable by his obvious black back. I found people were kind enough to move out of the way when they saw I was using crutches!
We then made our way back the other way and from the viewing platforms saw guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes with young, puffins and many gannets.
When we left after a couple of hours both carparks were overflowing so we were glad we came good time.
Our next stop was a little Cafe which we'd been to before, just outside Pickering followed by an hour or so criss cossing the moors enjoying the views, purple heather and sheep wandering by the side of the road. We didnt see any grouse this time which was unusual but we came home having enjoyed our day out.
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