A couple of weeks ago, a keen eyed observer at RSPB Bempton Cliffs saw the Black-browed Albatross once again, flying in over the sea. It soon settled on its favoured rock face at Staple Newk. Hopefully, we will have another summer with this magnificent seabird showing spectacularly, as it did last year. At the moment, the bird is a little less predictable as it goes missing for a couple of days at a time. Also, one of its perches can be out of sight from the viewpoint and once seen flying in to the cliffs, one assumes it has perched there. Having been a 'life' bird for me last year, I returned yesterday to watch this amazing Albatross once more. The Albatross flying over its roost, among the Gannet population. Between long spells waiting for the Albatross to fly again, the Gannets are equally as wonderful as they begin another breeding season here at Bempton. In the late autumn at Sagres, I watch Gannets pouring South along the Atlantic coast. A count of one thousand per hour is not unusual on some days which, although a spectacle in itself, it cannot compete with the close proximity of the Bempton Gannets. Nest building is well underway and the first egg was laid last week, according to the Reserve. A Northerly wind provided a great up-draught on this visit.
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