At long last, some decent weather. Its been a long time coming, with no more strong winds, cloudy skies and rain. Instead we had wall to wall blue skies and sunshine. With it, I guess, there is always a price to pay as the temperature has dropped from low double figures to around 8.0°C. At least you can wrap up to keep warm.
New bird species today were 15 Purple Sandpipers, several Rock Pipits, 1 Guillemot, 2 Blue Tits and 2 Ravens to add to my 2024 year list, which now stands at 37.
Birds Recorded:
10+ Gannet
Cormorant
Shag
Kestrel
15 Purple Sandpiper
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
1 Guillemot
Wood Pigeon
7+ Rock Pipit
Pied Wagtail
2 Blue Tit
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
2 Raven
Starling
House Sparrow
Chaffinch
Goldfinch
Wood Pigeon
7+ Rock Pipit
Pied Wagtail
2 Blue Tit
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
2 Raven
Starling
House Sparrow
Chaffinch
Goldfinch
Below are a few photos and a video of the 15 Purple Sandpipers at The Bill
General Shots:
Ted and Theo
Ships Today:
This is the British Fishing Boat PH 37 "Loyal Friend" fishing just off Portland Bill. More on this vessel Here.
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A lone Guillemot heads out to sea.
A Rock Pipit is just about to snatch this Kelp Fly
A Raven heads towards The Bill.
The Pulpit
The Trinity Obelisk and Portland Lighthouse
Ted and Theo on Portland Bill Common.
Thirteen Teds. I would.............
................ try this with Theo, but he's pretty fast.
Ships Today:
This is the General Cargo Ship "Naos" flying the flag of Antigua Barbuda. It is on its way from Amsterdam to Liverpool. More on this vessel here.
This is the British PO9 Fishing Boat "Freya May" dropping nets just off The Bill.
