Although a lot of the young
Guillimots and
Razorbill chicks have already left there were still a few on the cliffs today. Loads of
Kittiwake chicks are starting to develop flight feathers (with a few still just balls of fluff) and the
Gannets are still giant marshmallows, not yet having their chocolate brown colouring. The
Swallow chicks have fledged and still roost in the nest. However the best chick was one I had never seen before and was incredibly lucky to see, a
Puffling (
Puffin chick). These are a rare sight and only leave the nest at night, it flapped it's wings and returned inside. I can imagine will leave tonight under the cover of darkness. The huge
Tree Sparrow colony also has some newer additions.
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| Puffling (with adult) |
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| Swallow chicks |
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| Tree Sparrow |
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| Kittiwake chicks (with adult) |
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| Guillimot chick (just visible between the adults) |
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| Kittiwake chick |
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