It was another change of scenery and this time it was off to Portland's southern tip. Main highlights were 8 Wheatear on the common, a flock of 15 Common Scoter heading west around the Bill and numerous numbers of Guillemots and Razorbills flying back and forth to their nesting sites on the cliffs.
Birds Recorded:
1 Gannet
Cormorant
Shag
15 Common Scoter
2 Buzzard
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Razorbill
Guillemot
Wood Pigeon
Skylark
Rock Pipit
8 Wheatear
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Raven
Starling
House Sparrow
A lone Gannet makes its way east.
An adult Great Black-backed Gull
A trio of Razorbills
Razorbills on the ledges just north of the Pulpit
What a great comparison between a Guillemot on the left and a Razorbill on the right.
One of eight Wheatear on Portland Common.
A very ragged Raven heading down the coast.
Guess what Ted. It's the dog groomers on Monday!!
Ships Today:
This is the Bermudian Container Ship "Toronto Express" on its way from Hamburg (Germany) to Brixham. More on this vessel Here.