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Plans for a national seabird centre at Bempton Cliffs in East Yorkshire are announced by the RSPB.
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Bird charity plans seabird centre (BBC News) (1 Viewer)
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scary-canary
Canaries forever... and i'm not always scary, some
I rather like the undeveloped nature of Bempton. Hope they don't lose that.
ColonelBlimp
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I overheard some RSPB people at Bempton today talking about installing a camera on top of the gannet arch, with panning capabilities etc.!
Also, the chap in the report talks about making it a year-round visitor destination-bit tricky in December!!!
Also, the chap in the report talks about making it a year-round visitor destination-bit tricky in December!!!
scary-canary
Canaries forever... and i'm not always scary, some
I thought the same thing - what is still there in December? A few kittiwakes maybe?
Hotspur
James Spencer
Occasional LEO and SEO i guess. Peregrine, odd Hen Harrier.
scary-canary
Canaries forever... and i'm not always scary, some
A confused gannet or two?
Could the rspb not tape lure in little auks and get them to breed?
James Thomas
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The emphasis on yesterdays cruise seemed to be that it would be fantastic because they could get more vistors in, I wouldn't consider a visit at weekends so more people on weekdays doesn't please me. Perhaps they should change them to resorts rather than reserves?
Marcus Conway - ebirder
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I understand (but may be wrong) that it has been the most visited reserve this year, although it will be quiet 'til next year now. That's a massive revenue stream that needs to be capitalised on. The woman with the organic van in the car park has done a friendly and great trade so imagine how much the RSPB could generate with a nice cafe. Just think it may be possible to visit and not even have to go to the cliffs to see the birds. Sounds great...
...on the plus side I did hear there were plans to develop a small migrant trap to encourage more ardent birders well into Autumn.
...on the plus side I did hear there were plans to develop a small migrant trap to encourage more ardent birders well into Autumn.
Hopefully the money will be found to resurface the road to the reserve as well, although I'll still prefer parking at North Landing and walking along the cliff towards the reserve.
Lets hope that the volunteers at the new centre will be able to id the birds
Lets hope that the volunteers at the new centre will be able to id the birds
scary-canary
Canaries forever... and i'm not always scary, some
Lets hope that the volunteers at the new centre will be able to id the birds
The volunteers are only there to tell you what you would have seen if you'd been there a week earlier!
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