A quick visit to the cove this afternoon and good to see that the Black Redstart was still present, even though there were lots of visitors to the beach. It wasn't a surprise then to see just the 5 Rock Pipits again and the absence of the Stonechat.
As normal though, there were still plenty of Wrens making forages onto the beach and then back to the safety of the cliff, which is where the Black Redstart spent most of the time perched on the rocky outcrops.
The male Pied Wagtail was still patrolling the beach, but there was no sign of the Grey Wagtail today.
Out to sea there were plenty of Herring Gulls and Great Black-backed Gulls following the fishing boats, and I had an unusual sighting of 3 geese-like birds heading out to sea. Possibly Brent Geese, if so they were on a mission and were making good speed as they headed south-east. Also 3 Oystercatchers making their way down the coast.
Here are a few images from a lovely sunny but cold afternoon:
Out to sea there were plenty of Herring Gulls and Great Black-backed Gulls following the fishing boats, and I had an unusual sighting of 3 geese-like birds heading out to sea. Possibly Brent Geese, if so they were on a mission and were making good speed as they headed south-east. Also 3 Oystercatchers making their way down the coast.
Here are a few images from a lovely sunny but cold afternoon:
The north cliff at Church Ope Cove, where............
.........this Black Redstart spent most of its time.
A slightly closer view.
Another shot of it on the cliff top.
It did eventually drop down onto the beach, but then headed back up the cliff.
The male Pied Wagtail is still making its presence known as is definitely in charge of the centre of the beach.
The "white-tailed" Rock Pipit.
The "Hut" Robin sunbathing on the brambles.
Two of the 3 Oystercatchers making their way down the coast.
Calm seas and a fishing boat travels back to Weymouth.
Rufus Castle in the background and what appears to be the remains of.......
.......and old wall maybe leading up to it.
On top of Rufus Castle 3 Feral Pigeons or are they.!!!
Birds Recorded: Cormorant, 3 Brent Goose possibly!, 3 Oystercatcher, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Wood Pigeon, 5 Rock Pipit, 1 Pied Wagtail, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Wren, Dunnock, 1 Black Redstart, Robin, Blackbird, 1 Song Thrush, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Chaffinch and 5 Goldfinch.
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On this day..........
2018
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