It was a late afternoon walk around the Bill today, in very blustery conditions with gusts up to 35mph from the south-west.
Birds species were very few, though there were plenty of Guillemots out to sea, but yet again I didn't see any Razorbills.
Other highlights were 8 Rock Pipits and a female Black Redstart. The latter just east of the lighthouse on the rocks.
Birds Recorded:
2 Gannet
5 Cormorant
2 Shag
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
40+ Guillemot
Wood Pigeon
8 Rock Pipit
1 Black Redstart
Magpie
Carrion Crow
30+ Jackdaw
2 Raven
50+ Starling
Just two Gannets seen this afternoon. However..........
...................there were a good forty plus Guillemots going back and forth around The Bill.
This female Black Redstart was feeding on the rocks to the east of the lighthouse.....
...............when it was attacked by a Rock Pipit. (Video slowed down to show the attack)
A pair of Ravens keeping a wary eye on Ted and Theo on Portland Common
Looking south towards Portland Lighthouse
And looking north towards the Coastguard Cottages and the Portland Bird Observatory Lighthouse.
A few big waves breaking around The Red Crane
Oh dear I think this is playtime Ted.
Quick get away Ted.