A short one tonight as basically not much happening. Tremendous overnight Storm. Fortunately our bedroom is in the basement so we missed all the racket.
I returned to Porthcressa as it faces South and was reasonably sheltered as the Winds continued to be Gale Force. No rain though mercifully. I bumped into Dick Filby who I had been told, had left the Islands. He's almost certainly delayed his departure due to the Storm. Smart move.
The horizon looked angry beyond Morning Point...
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| St Agnes in the distance |
A report that the Great Northern Diver had remained in the Bay had me searching diligently. Granted it was obviously choppy but all I saw were Shags and Cormorants?
I didn't expect to see the Boss but she turned up with a Latte. I chose well!
Then a Merlin circled the Bay disturbing everything in its path. I've had several great sightings this Trip. Always special.
Then a "context sighting". You know I like one of those! The "prom" always has scrounging House Sparrows present, as do all of the outdoor eating establishments. One Bird caught my eye on the very edge...
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| Greenfinch - my first of the Trip! |
Tomorrow I'll be getting wrapped up as I'm grabbing an early Taxi to Porth Hellick to try (at last) for the SORA. Not many visiting Birders left now so I should get a place in the Hide? The Forecast is grim indeed with rain joining the continuing Gale Force wind. It's set to continue throughout the day, so I may be watching/listening to the Footy in the afternoon. I'm keen but hopefully not too daft!
Cart booked for Sunday. Stay tuned...
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