26 Nov 20

Wakeham Railway Cuttings, Penns Wood, St Andrew's Church Grounds, Church Ope Cove, Rufus Castle and Portland Museum

What a dire day, no sun, gloomy as anything and absolutely nothing of note to write about.

The only 3 birds of any interest were a Grey Wagtail and a Goldcrest along the Railway Cuttings, and a Peregrine Falcon heading north over the cove. At least Ted had a good walk, without me stopping every minute.

Here are a few images from today:

Normally seen on the beach at Church Ope Cove, this male Grey Wagtail was back at its normal residence in the Wakeham Railway Cuttings. The only other bird of interest down here was a single Goldcrest.

So many Grey Squirrels about, and another one with a peanut in its mouth.

And a deserted beach, no Black Redstarts, Rock Pipits or wagtails, just 3 Wrens.....

........and Ted, with his snout in amongst the rocks again.


Mammals Recorded: Grey Squirrel

Birds Recorded: Peregrine Falcon, Wood Pigeon, Grey Wagtail, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Goldcrest, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Wren, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Chaffinch and Goldfinch

Flies, Craneflies, Gnats and Midges Recorded: Kelp Fly (Coelopa frigida)

Ships Today

This is the Korean Vehicles Carrier "K. Asian Beauty" on its way from Antwerp to Conakry (Guinea). More on this vessel Here.

This is the British Trawler 'Nicola-L' on her way back into Weymouth Harbour. No info on this vessel but a close-up photo of her in Weymouth Harbour Here.

Aircraft Today

This Merlin spent a good 15 minutes or so flying around Weymouth Bay.

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