As I had a few things to do in Weymouth, it was a perfect opportunity to give Radipole Reserve another visit. Main highlights were my first Gadwall, Reed Warbler and Sedge Warbler for the year.
It was still pretty breezy, but I did manage to see all three hirundines (Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallow) and also a few Swifts feeding over the Reedbeds.
Here are a few images and videos from today:
Here are a few images and videos from today:
A male Reed Bunting with food for youngsters.
There were dozens of hirundines over the reedbeds including this House Martin
A drake Mallard looking for Bearded Tits. They're behind you!!
Domestic ducks, Aylesbury ducks, hmm I'm not sure.
A very smart looking drake Tufted Duck.
A pair of Tufted Ducks and a Great Crested Grebe
Birds Recorded: Great Crested Grebe, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Gadwall, Tufted Duck, Pochard, Sparrowhawk, Moorhen, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Wood Pigeon, Swift, Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallow, Pied Wagtail, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, Bearded Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Wren, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Goldfinch and Reed Bunting
Bees Recorded: Honey Bees (Apis mellifera)
Bugs and Beetles Recorded: beetle sp.
This is the new Passenger Ship "MSC Virtuosa" docked in Portland Harbour. Built in France it is now flying the Maltese Flag.
And now its facing the right direction its destination is back to Southampton, though I do believe it is heading to Ireland first. More on this vessel Here and Here.
Bees Recorded: Honey Bees (Apis mellifera)
Bugs and Beetles Recorded: beetle sp.
Ships Today
Here it is reversing out from the quayside.
And now turning to its port.
Can you spot 2 of the 1000 passengers?
