26 Jan 20

Portland Bird Observatory

With the rain lashing down I thought I'd pop into the Obs in the hope of doing a sea watch from the comfort of the viewing room. A great idea I thought, but with the rain coming straight into the windows it was impossible to see anything through them. However as luck would have it, the rain eased off for about 4 minutes, so it was out on the veranda for a quick "scope" across the sea.

There were several Guillemots about, a couple of Gannets and a few Herring Gulls & Great Black-backed Gulls. Sadly that was it.

In the Obs garden were a couple of Great Tits and a Robin on the feeders, whilst above the surrounding fields a Skylark burst into song, albeit briefly.

Just the one photo today and a short video of the appalling conditions.

Very choppy "Races"

The view from the Obs veranda.

Birds Recorded: Gannet, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Guillemot, Wood Pigeon, Collared Dove, Skylark, Robin, Great Tit, Magpie and Carrion Crow

Wakeham

A female Tawny Owl was calling in the early hours of this morning and its that time of year again as Vixen was heard calling from down the street.

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On this day..........
2019
Today's Sightings Here.

2018
Today's Sightings Here.