11 July - Bempton RSPB

A trip with the kids to this excellent seabird city on the East Yorkshire coast. The birds probably increased in numbers as they came to see all the visitors. It is funny how warm fine weather increases numbers along the coast. Last time I came here it was raining and there were only a handful of keen birders who got somewhat closer views and did not have to fight through the crowds to get near the fence to see.


Narrow-bordered 5-spot burnet (Zygaena lonicerae)

Crambus perlella

I only took photos of insects as I do not carry large lenses when with the kids as they are enough to look after. These photos were all taken with a Canon 40D, 180 macro lens with 25mm extension tube and fill flash from an MT24EX.

Narrow-bordered 5 spot burnet (Zygaena lonicerae)

The 5 year old is already identifying some common moths and butterflies and knows all the bords at Bempton. The 3 year old is showing interest and likes to help photographing moths.

Mating 6-spot burnets (Zygaena filipendula)

Small skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris)