When the wind comes in from the south-east you can certainly feel the difference in temperature, especially when its a very late afternoon walk and the sun is setting.
I did at least manage to get to the cove before the shadows covered the north-east corner of the cliff face. Unfortunately with the wind coming straight in off the sea, there wasn't a single bird to be seen there.
The only highlights were singles of Fulmar, Gannet, Sparrowhawk and Stock Dove.
Birds Recorded:
1 Fulmar
1 Gannet
Sparrowhawk
Kestrel
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
1 Stock Dove
Wood Pigeon
Collared Dove
Dunnock
Robin
Blackbird
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Wren
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Starling
House Sparrow
Chaffinch
Goldfinch
A Sparrowhawk high above Rufus Castle which was........
...........just on the limit on how far my new camera could zoom in on it.
Only the one Stock Dove seen in Bumpers Lane Quarry. I'm sure the other one was close-by.
The shadows slowly creeping towards the cliff face on the left. Sadly no birds here today.
Ted of course.......
.........who else could it be.
This is the Liberian Oil/Chemical Tanker "Elka Apollon" on its way from Portland to Falmouth. More on this vessel Here.
This is the Panamanian Container Ship "One Hannover" on its way from Singapore to Rotterdam. More on this vessel Here.
This is the Panamanian Bulk Carrier "Aiantas" on its way from Brest (France) to Portland. More on this vessel Here.
This is the British Sailing Ship "Tenacious" in Weymouth Bay. More on this vessel Here.