5 Dec 21

Old Quarry Lane, Wakeham Meadow, The Windmills, Wakeham Railway Cuttings, Penns Wood, St Andrew's Church, Rufus Castle and the Museum

There was a real chill in the air this afternoon, not helped by a north-westerly breeze with winds gusting to 34mph.

There was absolutely no point in venturing down to the cove today, as it was busy with Sunday visitors. There were quite a few people clambering over the rocks where the fem/juv Black Redstart normally resides, whilst on the beach there were several people swimming and others walking their dogs. So no Rock Pipits and wagtails either. I can't believe there were people swimming!!!

So the highlights were all at the bottom of Pennsylvania Wood where there were 2 Chiffchaffs feeding in amongst the brambles.

Mammals Recorded:
Grey Squirrel

Birds Recorded:
Herring Gull
1 Stock Dove
Wood Pigeon
Dunnock
Robin
Blackbird
2 Chiffchaff
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Wren
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Chaffinch
Goldfinch

One of the two Chiffchaffs in Pennsylvania Castle woods. apparently there was a Siberian Chiffchaff here yesterday.

Two Chiffchaffs feeding in amongst the Brambles

Here the two Chiffchaffs are joined by a Wren

General Shot:

Looking south from the observation area next to Rufus Castle.

Ted:

A very patient Ted waiting for me to come down off the hill.

And when I didn't come down, he came running up to find me.

Ships Today:

This is the General Cargo Ship "UTE" flying the flag of Antigua Barbuda. It is on its way from Mo I Rana (Norway) to Hereke (Turkey). More on this vessel Here.

This is the British Tug "MTS Victory" on its way from Portland to an unknown destination. More on this vessel Here.

This is the Liberian General Cargo Ship "AAL Jupiter" on its way from Antwerp (Belgium) to Boma (DR Congo). More on this vessel Here.

This is the Cypriot Container Ship "Elbtrader" on its way from Rotterdam to Dublin. More on this vessel Here.

This is the Portuguese General Cargo Ship "Amber Sky" on its way from Kaliningrad (Russia) to Swansea. More on this vessel Here.

This very distant ship is the Singaporean Container Ship "Maersk Patras" on its way from Rotterdam to Montreal (Canada). More on this vessel Here.