Things have been hectic lately which is why the blog has been somewhat neglected. Today though was quiet and we went for a walk along the Undercliff walk between Rottingdean and Brighton Marina. 
View of the Marina from Rottingdean
There were gulls (of course), but the tide was in when we set off and most of the sea birds were absent. A few fulmars were skimming the cliffs.
Fulmar
Further along we spotted more fulmars, but these were displaying a heavy moult. I need to read up more about whether these are juveniles, or adults that have moulted during incubation. There were several in this condition. Also noticeable was that they appear 'legless'. They're not, but compare this with the previous shot. 
The Marina is about a mile and half from Rottingdean (I could be wrong about that, but it took about an hour to amble our way along the walk). It's possible to walk out to sea along the outer wall, but that's for another day.
Heading back we spotted a kestrel hovering above the cliffs, and the rather startling sight of a paraglider emerging from a flock of seagulls.
The tide had retreated by this time, and although the wading birds had not yet appeared we did see some activity.
Low tide
A week or so ago I featured some rock pipits along the cliff face. This time they were down among the rocks. 
Rock pipit
And so were their fledglings 🙂
Back home the fox cubs are still parading through the garden. There are two in particular that seem to dominate, a young female and her brother.
Sister and Brother
The young male
Camera note: all daytime shots taken with the Canon 40D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens. The foxes were photographed with the EF70-300mm 4.5-5.6 DO IS lens.
gdare
14 Jun 2010It is amazing how calm ocean could be comparing to some photos you made few months ago :left:
cakkleberrylane
14 Jun 2010Very nice photos indeed! I would imagine that the preson in the kite was getting a little nervous with all the birds AND their pointy beaks! Interesting how the personalities of the fox cubs is becomming so apparent already.
SittingFox
14 Jun 2010Gorgeous cubs! 🙂
I agree with Lois – I'd be a little nervous paragliding in the presence of grumpy gulls :eyes:
Flying Red Fox Blog
16 Jun 2010Beautiful post and pictures :yes: I have just updated my blog too to bring it back to date, i sort of fast tracked it 😆
I connected it with Facebook now so hopefully it will update automatically.
Ukwildlife
16 Jun 2010Excellent fulmars and rock pipits. I
ve just been to the Farnes + Bempton so I'll be filling my blog with seabirds myself soon!
Words
20 Jun 2010Neil, I'm way behind with everything at the moment, but look forward to checking out your sea bird photos.
Words
20 Jun 2010Darko, the sea can change so quickly. I think that's why it hold so much fascination for people. I always enjoy watching it, whatever the weather.
Words
20 Jun 2010Thanks Erwin!
Words
20 Jun 2010Mark, thanks!
Words
20 Jun 2010Adele, thanks!
Words
20 Jun 2010Lois, I wouldn't have fancied being surrounded by gulls like that!
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012Great shots