It was another visit to the cove today, especially having heard that there was a Sabine's Gull present along with a Grey Phalarope. But yep you've guessed it, by the time Ted and I got there, both were nowhere to be seen. One day!!
The only additions to yesterday's visit were 2 Ravens, one of which was feeding on the carcass of yet another dead Gannet. At least I managed to see 3 live Gannets far out to sea.
And the weather was kind to me and Ted, with blue skies and no rain.
Birds Recorded:
5 Gannet
10 Black-headed Gull
4 Mediterranean Gull
20+ Herring Gull
8+ Great Black-backed Gull
4 Pied Wagtail - 1 less than yesterday
2 Raven
Birds Recorded:
5 Gannet
10 Black-headed Gull
4 Mediterranean Gull
20+ Herring Gull
8+ Great Black-backed Gull
4 Pied Wagtail - 1 less than yesterday
2 Raven
The adult Gannet washed up onto the beach yesterday is still here and....
..........has been joined by a second deceased individual.
Adult Winter Black-headed Gulls
An adult winter-plumaged Mediterranean Gull.
1st Winter Herring Gulls.
Two adult Great Black-backed Gulls.
A Raven has sensed that there are dead birds on the beach and..............
............and soon finds one of the dead Gannets.
1 Conger Eel - deceased
Plants Recorded:
A deceased Conger Eel washed up onto the beach
1 Coconut Cocos nucifera
Not something I was expecting to find on the beach. A Coconut Cocos nucifera!!
Ships today:
