The Yorkshire coast at just after 5am.
Steep cliffs filled with a wide range of gulls, gannets and sea birds. It’s a special place at any time of the year. Don’t forget your thermal underwear if you are coming …..
But today eyes, binoculars and telescopes are aimed at one spot near that distant sea arch. There sits an Albatross. That rarest of Southern Hemisphere wonders has made its way north. And with impeccable taste has made a temporary home in Yorkshire. Hope Albert (his new name) has brought his woolly hat and jumpers.
This was our second attempt to see Albert. We left the house at 4am more in hope than expectation. This time we were in luck. Through the lens we could see Albert perched on the cliff face. For an hour we watched the new Yorkshire Star. Then in seconds he was out to sea. A brief glimpse of an Albatross flying. Towering over the other birds.
If Albert stays long enough then we will try again. This time hoping for a longer sight of him flying. even maybe a chance to get a photograph.
It was also another step for Hawklad. Another encounter with strangers. All very friendly strangers. He kept his distance but managed to stay. Another step in the right direction all thanks to an Albatross. Who would have thought of that one.
A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent. 
That’s cool.
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It is which is unusual for Yorkshire
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I hope you get the pictures too.
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Wow! Just wow!!
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It is some site.
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He was up to leave the house for 4am? Blimey. I couldn’t do that as his age, not even for a day trip. But oh my, it looks lovely there. I hope you both enjoyed yourselves. 🙂
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Trying again tonight as well.
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Brilliant. 🙂
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That’s brilliant! How special and what a wonderful view. So glad you got to see Albert. It’s great that Hawklad is so keen on birds.
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It’s another hobby for him.
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Small steps. Good to hear.
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Each one counts. Needed as well. Just found out his psychologist is leaving in 2 weeks. That might be the end of any support if they don’t replace due to cut backs. So any step is really needed.
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That’s such a worry for you both.
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That is awesome! Great job to Hawklad!
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It is.
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How lovely to read this … so glad that Hawklad managed to stay. I hope Albert will stay so you can watch him again … and the first photo … wow!
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Trying again tonight.
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I love the photographs, but even more I love the news that Hawklad was able to get out and enjoy the view. He’s very brave. And you are an awesome Dad!
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Thank you ❤️
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My pleasure, always, always. ❤
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So good to see that you and Hawklad are venturing out among the living again 🙂
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We are trying
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Wow, that’s really cool, both the albatross and Hawkland taking the next step. But to be honest, those are all great places to practice and make it a bit easier to progress.
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It’s definitely a step. Just got to take them when they are presented. Just heard the last support he gets might be removed in a couple of weeks. So those steps are needed. ❤️
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Oh, well, why ever this needs to happen. I hope that all will work out for him and much better than ever expected.
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This is phenomenal, both that you saw Albert and that you were out, amongst people and your son stayed. So proud of you both 😊😊
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It’s a step definitely. Maybe another one first thing again. Found out his psychologist is leaving. Not sure she is being replaced. So it might be just down to the two of us to navigate this now.
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Oh it’s always a step forward and two isn’t it? X
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So glad he did well and an Albatross to boot! Who knew?
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Definitely never saw that coming.
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Albatross = good luck
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Thank you
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Yayyy!!
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😊
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Help can come from the most surprising sources. How wonderful!
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That’s often the best kinda help.
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I hadn’t realised it was still there!
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I thought we had left it too long.
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I know who would have thought of that one: God. 😃 ❤❤❤❤ I love the photos. So glad you and Hawklad are getting out and taking those steps in the right direction.
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Those steps are so important, we all need them. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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