It is still pretty cold out, with the temperature still hovering around 0.0°C, though I hear that is about to change from Sunday onwards, with temperatures reaching double figures. However it does mean there will be strong winds and rain again.
There were quite few highlights today:
Grey Heron - A single bird being mobbed by the local Herring Gulls as it flew over Wakeham (A first on Portland this year.)
Rock Pipit - Two on the beach including a leg ringed individual.
Pied Wagtail - Two on the beach
Robin - Numbers reached over a dozen along my walk, including 5 around the cove.
Stonechat - The overwintering pair are still present at the cove.
Black Redstart - The fem/juv still remains at the cove.
Chiffchaff - One feeding on the beach and a second bird catching insects around the beach huts. Goldcrest - One just below St Andrew's Church
Birds Recorded:
2 Cormorant
1 Grey Heron
Herring Gull
Wood Pigeon
2 Rock Pipit
2 Pied Wagtail
Dunnock
5 Robin
2 Stonechat
1 Black Redstart
Blackbird
1 Song Thrush
2 Chiffchaff
1 Goldcrest
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Wren
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
House Sparrow
Chaffinch
Goldfinch
If I hadn't photographed this Rock Pipit, I would have just passed it off as the individual with the black plastic leg ring with AAL on it. I'm glad I did as its quite clearly another individual with AAX on its leg. Fortunately I know who to ask. So watch this space!!
General Shots:
Ted:
Ships Today:
This is the British Trawler WY37 'Nicola-L' on her way back into Weymouth Harbour. There is no info on this vessel but there is a close-up photo of her in Weymouth Harbour Here.
This is the Bulk Carrier "Asia Spirit" flying the flag of Hong Kong. It is on its way from Portland to Norfolk (USA). More on this vessel here.
This is the British Fishing Boat - WH296 "Portland Isle" on its way back to Weymouth Harbour. More on this vessel Here.
This is the British Fishing Boat WH425 "Quarter Bell" on its way back from its fishing grounds to Weymouth Harbour. More on this vessel Here.
This is the Korean Vehicles Carrier "Glovis Spirit" on its way from Zeebrugge to Jebel Ali (UAE). More on this vessel here.
This is the Container Ship "Mol Proficiency" flying the flag of the Marshall Islands. It is on its way from Piraeus (Greece) to Rotterdam. More on this vessel here.
This is the British Fishing Boat PH 37 "Loyal Friend" on its way back to Weymouth Harbour. More on this vessel Here.
This is the German General Cargo Ship "Sarah-B" on its way from Southwark to Howdendyke. More on this vessel here.
This is the Italian Vehicles Carrier "Grande California" on its way from Baltimore (USA) to Southampton. More on this vessel here.
1 Grey Heron
Herring Gull
Wood Pigeon
2 Rock Pipit
2 Pied Wagtail
Dunnock
5 Robin
2 Stonechat
1 Black Redstart
Blackbird
1 Song Thrush
2 Chiffchaff
1 Goldcrest
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Wren
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
House Sparrow
Chaffinch
Goldfinch
A Grey Heron is seen off by the local Herring Gulls.
The male Stonechat and his.........
...........mate. I was a bit surprised to hear the male singing from the bushes as I arrived on the beach.
And the fem/juv Black Redstart is still here as well.
And the "Beach" Chiffchaff is still present and there is...........
...........another individual by the huts, who seems to be doing okay.
General Shots:
A little bit more than a half moon.
Ted:
And he's off!!
