The document summarizes bird population and breeding trends observed at Bempton Cliffs nature reserve in Yorkshire, England. It discusses monitoring efforts of kittiwakes which numbered 45,000 pairs in 2006, up from the previous year. Small numbers of kittiwakes successfully fledged 3 young, which was uncommon. Population counts of other coastal birds are provided. The document also describes the RSPB puffin cruises conducted from the Yorkshire Belle boat since 1947 to observe seabirds like skuas and shearwaters, noting 45 bird species were counted on one trip.

1. Birding from the Belle With thanks Sal Cooke (Cruise Co-ordinator) Geoff Edmond Chrys Mellor Lenora Bruce Nigel Medcalf Barry Smithson Keith Barrow Roger Barnes Sarah Robins Karl Dutton Kev Barnard Mike Pearson The Skipper (Pete) and crew of the Yorkshire Belle And anyone I missed!

2. Breeding at Bempton

4. 304 nests were monitored (in five plots) 2 nests contained 3 fledged young (not seen for over ten years) 45 fledging 2 149 fledging 1 109 nests fledging none

5. Population of other Bempton Birds ~ 2,500 individuals ~ 8000 individuals ~ 45,000 individuals ~1,200 pairs ~3,900 pairs ~ 30 pairs

6. The RSPB Cruises

7. Yorkshire Belle 1947 -

8. 2007 Built in 1947 the Belle is the last remaining of 6 Bridlington pleasure boats that operated during 1920s – 1950s

9. The Puffin Cruises

26. Weather Conditions

27. Shearwaters

34. Skuas

46. Personal Highlight 2007

51. And other birds too

58. Thank you