Bempton Cliffs

[Darren h]

Hi Everyone,

Looking to go to Bempton Cliffs, when is a good month to go there, when do the Puffins start to arrive?
Any info appreciated.

Daz

 

[gramps]

Puffins should be there during May/June but anytime is a good time to visit, unless the sea mist is in ... this was after a long wait in July last year...


Misty Bempton Cliffs by photogramps, on Flickr

 

[vetonbike]

Give the visiter center at Bempton Cliffs a call. They are always helpful

 

[Phil-D]

We went last year, once in mid April, than again around the end of May. We did see a few puffins in April but more in May, I'd also say have a walk from North Landing to Flamborough Head, there's quite a few outcrops to walk out on,check out Google earth, looking back and down we saw more puffins there.

I came away with quite a few photos of Gannets, Guillemots and Razor Bills I was pleased with, but to be honest, found 300mm (thats the longest focal length I have) a bit short for the puffins.

 

[wez130]

We went a few years ago, it was good, there was a peragrine falcon around too, only saw one puffin though. If you do go, take a look at Flamborough too, nice for photos there too.

 

[Darren h]

Cheers for the replies guys, much appreciated.

Daz

 

[Neil B]

Puffins are there now, visitor center isn't finished yet (well it looked far from it last Wed), go mid week and early otherwise it's a total PITA

 

[Darren h]

Cheers Neil, is there a particular place where the Puffins are or is it just case of they could be anywhere. Never been to Bempton before.
Cheers,
Daz

 

[The W]

There's a Springwatch special on Friday, which was filmed at Bempton Cliffs. I intend to visit for the first time at some point this summer, with Gannets my target.