Asleep on the job...

I went to St Abb's Head today which is a National Nature Reserve and important site for cliff-nesting seabirds. Nearly all the birds had gone, though, as we were late in the season. However, we did find these kittiwakes on the highest cliffs. Here the only adult bird is the one nearest to us and is clearly not taking good care of the five juveniles in its care. It surely deserves to be called "kitti-not-awake"? Sorry, couldn't resist it...

It was a lovely day, one of the best of our less-than-brilliant summer. I enjoyed it particularly as I managed a walk of about four miles on my decrepit hip. I'm paying for it now, but I reckon it was worth it!