18 Feb 19

Church Ope Cove

A short report today as my PC has broken. Yesterday I had to buy a new monitor and today it's the turn of the computer. It never rains but it pours. So I'm using a very old and hopefully reliable laptop. 

The main highlight of my walk was the return of the second female Black Redstart. I suspect she was around the headland, keeping out of the way of the increased number of visitors to the cove. On the north cliff a single Chiffchaff.

Also on the beach 17 Rock Pipits, 3 Wrens and a single Pied Wagtail.

Here are a few images:

Black Redstart number 1

Black Redstart number 2

One of the 17 Rock Pipits here today.

And the 'Hut' Robin

Birds Recorded: Herring Gull, Wood Pigeon, 17 Rock Pipit, 1 Pied Wagtail, Dunnock, Robin, 2 Black Redstart, Blackbird, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Wren, Magpie, Carrion Crow, House Sparrow, Chaffinch and Goldfinch.

Ships today

This is the Bulk carrier 'Star Hyperion' flying the flag of Panama. It is on its way from Brest, France to an unknown destination. More on this vessel Here.

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On this day..........
2018
Today's Sightings Here