Having dropped David off at work, I dropped into Ferrybridge again for a walk with Ted. It was getting quite late, but there were still quite a few birds about as the tide began to come in.
Main highlight was a Skylark, which having been chased by a Meadow Pipit, dropped to the ground right in front of me and Ted. I can't believe its my first Skylark of the year!!
Here are a few images and a video from today:
In the harbour were 22 Dark-bellied Brent Geese. It wont be long before they and the Red-breasted Mergansers will be heading north for the Summer.
This Skylark was being harassed by a Meadow Pipit, as it was flying over the main road. Next thing is, it dropped down to the grass, just a few metres away from where Ted and I were standing.
This is the Passenger Ship "Arcadia" flying the flag of Bermuda. Here it is anchored up in Portland Harbour. More on this vessel Here.
Here are a few images and a video from today:
The sun going down slowly over The Fleet and Chesil Beach.
Along the Fleet one of 3 Little Egrets feeding in the shallows.
A pair of Oystercatchers almost silhouetted against the setting sun
A Red-breasted Merganser. There are still quite a few in the Fleet and in the harbour.
It certainly didn't seem to bothered by me and Ted watching on.
Talking about Ted, here he is trying to find me as I played a bit of Hide and seek with him.
Birds Recorded: 3 Little Egret, 22 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 20+ Red-breasted Merganser, Oystercatcher, Mediterranean Gull, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Common Gull, 1 Skylark, 1 Meadow Pipit, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Starling
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