The Yorkshire coast is a thing of beauty all year round. Its coastal paths, beaches and fishing villages seem to be frozen in time – and are the perfect place to visit to clear the mind and get back to nature. One of our favourite things about spring on the coast is the arrival of puffins to Bempton Cliffs and the first puffins of the season have arrived.
Although, these first few have arrived, it’ll be a while until the cliffs are teeming with the stunning birds. During the months of March through to July, you can witness the majestic birds the puffins in Yorkshire as they gather on the Yorkshire cliffs to raise a family in the towering chalk cliffs in the North Sea.
A statement on RSPB Bempton Cliffs Facebook page said: “The first puffin of the season was spotted on the cliff over the weekend. It’ll be a little while before they’re all properly back on the cliffs but it’s reassuring to know they’re on their way.”
Where Can I See Puffins In Yorkshire?
This stretch of coast is alive with nature and wildlife all year round but spring through to summer on RSPB Bempton Cliffs and YWT Flamborough Cliffs around half a million seabirds gather to raise a family on towering chalk cliffs that overlook the North Sea.
You can witness a range of birds along with puffins, you’re sure to see gannets, guillemots and Kittiwakes. But, there is something so regal about the Atlantic Puffin in Yorkshire with its feathered tuxedo and burnt orange beak that makes it a firm favourite with visitors.
The two Yorkshire spots are unique in that they’re the only viewable mainland puffin spots in England. With that in mind, it’s not surprising that Flamborough Headland draws in almost 200,000 people a year to witness these incredible birds.
You can also enjoy the cruises that allow you to watch puffins and gannets as you cruise along, These are incredibly popular with bird watchers and visitors to the coast.
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Feature Image Credit: Will Scott / Richard Ball
