Another blustery day, but definitely a better day for birding, with main highlights being the Black Redstart and now 14 Rock Pipits at Church Ope Cove, and 5 Goldcrests, 3 Long-tailed Tits & a Chiffchaff in Penns Wood.
Another really good highlight was a Clouded Yellow taking shelter in the grounds of St Andrew's Church. On this day last year I had two on the north bank of Church Ope Cove, just a stones throw away from this individual. They must like it here.
Elsewhere there was a Meadow Pipit over the lane, a Song Thrush at the east end of the Mermaid Track, 2 Marmalade Hoverflies in Penns Weare where there was also a Red Admiral. The Kestrel was over the beach again, this time upsetting the Rock Pipits. I also had 3 flies which I need to ID.
Elsewhere there was a Meadow Pipit over the lane, a Song Thrush at the east end of the Mermaid Track, 2 Marmalade Hoverflies in Penns Weare where there was also a Red Admiral. The Kestrel was over the beach again, this time upsetting the Rock Pipits. I also had 3 flies which I need to ID.
Here are a few images from today.
One of the local Carrion Crows just letting everyone know that this is his patch
Looking south from the top of The Cuttings.
A few flies to ID, this one...........
......this one......
......and this one.
Church Ope Cove and "home" to.............
....this Black Redstart.
It seems to enjoy it here......
.......flitting in amongst the rocks............
........in search of food.
He's not alone as there were 14 Rock Pipits here this morning........
.......and no wonder with so many Kelp Flies to choose from.
Here another Rock Pipit with slight darker bolder markings than some of the others around it.
Also here a lone 1st winter Pied Wagtail.
Which is joined by 2 Rock Pipits.
There is always a lookout, bit like Meerkats and no wonder as a........
........Kestrel takes an interest in them.
Danger gone and time to find another patch.
It's funny what you find washed up on the beach. An Aubergine!!
My photos wouldn't be complete for the day if I didn't include these two lads. Benji and Ted.
Birds Recorded: 1 Cormorant, 1 Kestrel, 12 Herring Gull, 2 Great Black-backed Gull, Wood Pigeon, 14 Rock Pipit, 1 Pied Wagtail, Dunnock, Robin, 1 Black Redstart, 2 Blackbird, 1 Song Thrush, 1 Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest, 3 Long-tailed Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Wren, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Linnet, Goldfinch
Butterflies Recorded: 1 Clouded Yellow and 1 Red Admiral
Wakeham
3 Redwing in the neighbours Sycamore this morning which eventually flew south. Also 2 Goldcrests passing through.
Also recorded: 50+ wasps, 2 Marmalade Hoverflies and millions of Kelp Flies.
3 Redwing in the neighbours Sycamore this morning which eventually flew south. Also 2 Goldcrests passing through.
Redwing number one.
Number 2, unfortunately no number 3 as they all flew off before I could photograph it.
A Goldfinch on the feeder. Below, on the lawn, 6 Chaffinches and 2 Greenfinches.
Ships Today
This is the Cargo vessel "Tento" flying the flag of the Marshall Islands.
Tento braving the heavy seas
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On this day..........
2017Today's Sightings Here when I had 2 Clouded Yellows at Church Ope Cove and Firecrests.