To say it was cold would be an understatement and with that biting north-easterly it felt pretty raw out there this afternoon.
Main highlights were at least 8 Blackbirds feeding on the cotoneasters along Wakeham Railway Cuttings, where there was also a Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest.
Another Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were seen along Broadcroft Quarry Lane.
Along Bumpers Lane I came across a very lethargic Common Spotted Field Syrph hoverfly.
Mammals Recorded:
Grey Squirrel
Bunny
There are very few leaves left on the trees for this Grey Squirrel to hide behind.
Birds Recorded:
1 Kestrel
Herring Gull
Wood Pigeon
Dunnock
Robin
10+ Blackbird
2 Chiffchaff
2 Goldcrest
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Wren
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Starling
House Sparrow
Chaffinch
Linnet
Goldfinch
Adult Herring Gulls
One of the eight Blackbirds along the railway cuttings.
And a very poor shot of a Chiffchaff along Broadcroft Quarry Lane.
Common Spotted Field Syrph (Eupeodes luniger)
Common Spotted Field Syrph
Sunset
Ted:
Ted enjoying being back on his local patch
Ships Today:
This is the Maltese Ro-Ro Cargo Ship "Mazarine" on its way from Rotterdam to Dublin. More on this vessel Here.
This is the Container Ship "BG Onyx" flying the flag of Antigua Barbuda. It is on its way from Rotterdam to Cork. More on this vessel Here.