It is not often that we get a whole RSPB reserve to ourselves - but today we did!
As we were again breaking the journey into two stages we decided to do some birding on the way to our overnight stay. Martin suggested a visit to RSPB Fowlsheugh near Stonehaven, a venue he has previously visited. We didn't think much would be on the cliffs yet, but we thought that Fulmar and Kittiwake might be on the cards. How wrong can you be, mid March and the nesting ledges were already covered in Auks. Not only that, out on the sea, great rafts of them all preparing for the forthcoming mating season. Razorbills had already started displaying and bonding and the Guillemots were not far behind.
Just a vertical cliff of conglomerate and sandstone with sparse volcanic rocks (The Old Red Sandstone) jutting out into the sea - take a closer look.
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| The reserve is the narrow path following the cliff - mind the edge. |
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A few Fulmars in residence.
Lovely shot of the Razors and especially the Bridled Guille.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of your trip north, amazing to see all the different birds around this time of year.
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Dawn & Jim
Wonderful photos of your trip north, amazing to see all the different birds around this time of year.
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Dawn & Jim