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| The chalk cliffs are spectacular but potentially very dangerous |
THE RSPB has clarified its policy on dogs at its popular seabirds reserve at Bempton, Yorkshire.
The charity makes its position clear in the wake of a distressing incident in which a dog fell over the edge of a 100-metre cliff (see previous post).
It states: "Dogs are welcome on the footpaths around the reserve and in the visitor centre.
"Water bowls can be found at the back and front of the visitor centre."
But it also makes this additional important appeal: "Please keep your dog on a short lead at all times due to the sensitive wildlife, habitats and livestock here."
It adds: "Dogs die in hot cars - please do not leave your dog in the car when visiting us."
The charity also has a policy on drones both at Bempton Clifs and at its other reserves.
"Use of personal or commercial drones on or over RSPB-owned property is not permitted unless specifically granted by the site manager for relevant use."
Of Bempton Cliffs, the RSPB describes the site as "home to one of the UK's top wildlife spectacles.
"Around half a million seabirds gather here between March and August to raise a family on the spectacular chalk cliffs that overlook the North Sea.
The towering cliffs at Bempton are impressive at any time of year, but visit between April and July, and you will find them transformed into England’s largest seabird city.
"Here Puffins, Gannets, Kittiwakes and Guillemots live life on the edge.
"There are more Gannets acrobatically diving into the deep here than anywhere else on mainland England.
"But it is not all about the cliffs.
"In spring and summer Corn Buntings, Skylarks and Linnets breed in the grassland and scrub where land meets the sea, while Kestrel and Barn Owls hunt under wide open skies, often joined in winter by Short-eared Owls."
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| Unless kept on a short lead, certain dog breeds may be inclined to chase birds such as puffins |
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