SS15 wildlife watching

This blog was set up in mid-March 2020 during the emerging COVID-19 health crisis in the UK. It initially aimed to provide records of wildlife sightings and photographs from sites within walking distance of my home in the SS15 postcode area of Basildon in Essex during lockdown travel restrictions. Even though the pandemic has largely subsided, this blog continues to include my local wildlife sightings, my trips away from home plus some personal thoughts and reflections on other issues.

Wednesday 7 July 2021

RSPB Bempton Cliffs - auks (Puffins, Razorbills and Guillemots)

As at most of the UK's seabird colonies, Puffins, Razorbills and Guillemots can be found in varying numbers at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

During my visit, I saw c.20 Puffins but they took a lot of searching for amongst the much more abundant Razorbills and huge numbers of Guillemots.

The photos below start with Puffins (instantly recognisable!) followed by Razorbills and finally Guillemots.