We don’t go out on Bank Holidays. There was a particularly nasty experience some 20 years ago which involved a five hour traffic jam and a few harsh words from both sides of the vehicle. This recent Bank Holiday was different though. A. We no longer live near Stonehenge and B. We are older, more tolerant. Plus the weather forecast clearly stated it was going to be overcast and chilly. Not ideal for lounging in the garden. As I am member of the RSPB we thought it would be good to go to Bempton Cliffs reserve. It’s free if you’re a member and as a Yorkshireman I like, free.
I’m not what you could call a twitcher, unless someone is being uncouth, which tends to affect the left eye. And, someone did mention over the breakfast table that they didn’t need to drive 26 miles to see a Gannet. 😂 The place is full of Gannets and Guillemots, but we all want to see a Puffin, don’t we? Sadly they were nesting which means they were tucked away. Although a nice young RSPB lady had a telescope pointing at one, who was bobbing around on the sea. You’re not going to get any birdy pics I’m afraid. The iPhone isn’t really any good on zoom as you can see below. But it was a lovely walk and the weather forecast was completely wrong.
Now here’s my favourite bit. Afterwards we decided to go on to Bridlington, and you know what that means? Yup, Fish and Chips with curry sauce (they couldn’t fit the mushy peas on 😂) I have to say, I do love a seaside town and if the English temperature rose by 4 degrees and the sun shone from June to September I’d stay at home for holidays.
The sculpture is by Emma Stothard, The Bridlington Lobster. Apparently Bridlington is the shellfish capital of Europe and lands more shellfish than any other port on the continent. Who would have known?
Happy Trails, Folks x
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Sounds like a perfect day. I love puffins too but could also watch gannets plunging into the sea for hours!
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Yes, I find all birds fascinating to watch, such freedom.
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A lovely piece of coast. We’ve had some great days at Bempton, and some that were bereft of puffins and smelt of fish. They make you appreciate the others more. :-)
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I did notice the strong smell of fish, yes, it’s a lovely coast line especially up at Filey 😀
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The smell increases with the heat of the day, a real back to nature experience. We once went on one of the steamers that does the coastal cruise. It had been at Dunkirk. Very historic. We had an escort of porpoises. Cliffs, birds, beauty. And then someone started to play an organ . . . :-)
I did some research on the ship and found an account where a man talks about them being attacked and a severed leg on the deck. I told Julia. She said: “At least he didn’t have to listen to a f***ing organ.”
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That view is amazing, Charlie. Even without spotting any interesting birds, it looks like a hike worth taking.
I’m with you when it comes to going away on bank holidays – generally not worth it. The paradox? I live in a place by the sea which is one of the country’s favourite May 1st destinations (and not only), so even staying home can be too much. :-)
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Thank you, Ana. Yes, it’s a great part of the county. Oh, I’m with you on that one. When lived on Jersey it’s the only time I’ve looked forward to winter 😂
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:-D
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