When the Yorkshire Belle set off from Bridlington the sun was shining, but that was short-lived!
It was dry when we sailed past Flamborough Head and the old lighthouse
There were dark clouds behind the new lighthouse at Flamborough Head
Unfortunately, it then began to rain very heavily and I was forced to retreat into the covered part of the boat where all I could see were raindrops on the window!
Luckily, when the boat stopped at a viewpoint, the rain cleared enough to be able to go back outside
One Bridled Guillemot amongst the others in the water
Razorbills on the side of the cliff
and Kittiwake on nests
and rows of Guillemots
We then set off towards Bempton Cliffs and it started raining heavily again, so I went back inside!
Fortunately, as before, when the boat stopped in front of some amazing rock formations, it actually stopped raining too
There were some mini-people standing at a viewpoint in the RSPB reserve at the top of Bempton Cliffs
Northern Gannets and people on the cliffs
More interesting rock formations
Slightly closer view of the Gannets
The people were still a long way away!
Northern Gannet perching low down on the side of the cliff
It was drier on the way back to Bridlington and I was able to sit outside again watching the birds
Atlantic Puffin disturbed by the sound of the boat
and other birds flying away from the Yorkshire Belle
Northern Gannets flying in formation
Group of Guillemots
Heavy rain on the horizon!
Later in the day, back at Thornwick, I went for a sunny walk and saw the Brown Hare again
Male Reed Bunting perching on a Hawthorn
Large Cayuga duck on grass near the edge of the lake
Colourful red Poppies growing at the edge of a field near the lake
Male Greenfinch singing while perching on a small tree
Double rainbow over the sea at Thornwick Bay
Tiny bunny copying the Brown Hare pose!
