They're back – thousands and thousands of seabirds have again returned to Bempton Cliffs and to celebrate their return, a special welcome weekend is being planned.
Daphne Pleace, from the nature reserve near Bridlington, says: 'At this time of year, the cliffs are a stunning spectacle. Noisy kittiwakes, soaring gannets and smelly guillemots and razorbills – now's the time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of one of England's most important seabird colonies.
'Already lots of people have seen our puffins as they fly on and off the cliffs and pop in and out of the cracks and crevices where they make their nests.'
As well as having that feel-good-in-nature experience, visitors to the reserve on Seabird Welcome Weekend (25 and 26 April), can chat with staff and volunteers, have a guided walk, do the treasure hunt, and enjoy a coffee.
'As amazing as our seabirds are, that's not the only wildlife visitors will be able to enjoy,' Daphne adds. 'We've tree sparrows nesting and squabbling right outside the door to the Visitor Centre, dozens of toads frolicking in our pond, and they might even be lucky enough to see boxing hares or roe deer in the nearby fields. No wonder people call it one of the UK's major wildlife events.'