21 Dec 23

Wakeham

No walk today, so as usual here are a few highlights from this day over the past 6 years.

2022
My first ever UK Cirl Bunting at Reap Lane, Portland

2021
Church Ope Cove. The large sea snail at the top is a Common Periwinkle (Littorina littorea). The one slightly hidden bottom left is a Thick Topshell  (Phorcus lineatus) also known as Toothed Topshell. More on Thick Topshell Here.

2020
This was Portland today at 1:09 pm. Wall to wall cloud covering the island. The image was taken from the Portland Heights Webcam, which sadly is no longer streaming.

2019
A Rock Pipit at Church Ope Cove.

2018
A female/juvenile Black Redstart at Church Ope Cove.

2017
A Firecrest at Church Ope Cove.