A lovely evening walk around the lane and quarry, with the main highlight being another sighting of the Lutino Peach-faced Lovebird I saw on 21 Jun. This time it was in the quarry sat in a Crab Apple tree and then it flew up onto a rock face and went to sleep. It appears to be in good condition and obviously taken to living in the wild. There are certainly a few Crab Apples around and lots of berries, so it should be okay.
Other sightings this evening were 30+ Pied Wagtails in 3 separate flocks all heading to the horse field alongside Broadcroft lane. A couple of raptors out this evening a Kestrel and then a Sparrowhawk being chased down the East Weares by a Carrion Crow.
A large flock of Linnets and Goldfinches headed north with a good 60+ birds. Also about a few Red Admirals and out to sea 2 Gannets and a couple of Great Black-backed Gulls.
A few images from this evening:
A Lovebird peering through a Crab Apple tree in Bumpers Quarry
A few seconds later he flew across the lane and settled on the rock face opposite.
After a bit of a preen........
......a quick look to see what's about.......
........and then its head tucked into wings and a little nap.
Durdle Door from the East Weares.
The Border Patrol boat out and about again.