It appears there was a bit of movement last night with at least 13 Chiffchaffs at the cove this afternoon. And I wouldn't be surprised if there were even more, that passed me by.
Other than the Chiffchaffs there was very little else to report as the gale force winds whipped across the island.
A Kestrel was quite interested in the Chiffchaffs and swooped in above them and sat in a tree watching. after a minute or so he moved on to perhaps easier targets.If it had been a Sparrowhawk I don't think it would have thought twice about crashing into the bushes to pick a bird off.
Elsewhere there were 2 Goldcrests in Penns Wood.
Here are a few Chiffchaff and Kestrel images from this afternoon:
This is the Liberian Tanker 'Navigator Ceto' on its way from Vlissingen, Holland to Point Comfort, Texas, USA. More on this vessel Here
This is the American Container Ship 'Maersk Idaho' on its way from Bremerhaven, Denmark to an unknown destination. More on this vessel Here.
Today's Sightings Here.
Here are a few Chiffchaff and Kestrel images from this afternoon:
Church Ope Cove from the top of the steps at Rufus Castle
Church Ope Cove
This where the majority of Chiffchaffs were this afternoon from the beach all the way up to Rufus Castle.
The local Kestrel swoops in and............
.........and then waits to see if there is an easy meal.
Ships Today
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2018Today's Sightings Here.