The west wind eased a little, light rain (although it didn't feel "light" in the wind) in the morning, long sunny spells after lunch.
South Shore (MD, JP, KE)
Rock Pipit 7 minimum. There was one standing guard over the lighthouse nesting area. Another halfway between the lighthouse and the waterfall with a bill full of grasshoppers.
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| This one clearly has large youngsters to feed somewhere |
There were another 5 between Red Nab and the foreshore slipway. One was definitely feeding at least one youngster, probably two.
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| This is the one collecting food for its fledged youngsters |
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| This one narrowly escaped being swept off this rubble |
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| Linnet on Red Nab |
Mediterranean gull 26 - a morning count on the rising tide totalled 8 adult, 17 first summer and 1 second summer. But many were feeding on both outflows all day. This is one of the adults
Common Tern 2 probably 3
In the morning there were two on No.2 outflow and one seen on No.1, but possibly one had temporarily moved across. In the afternoon single birds were seen on both outflows.
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| Kevin's shots of this afternoon's Common Tern on No.1 outflow |
It was a bit duller when I took this clip in the morning
You don't really associate Greenfinches with crashing waves! This male was taking advantage of the natural content of the flotsam.
Nature Park
Janet took these shots of some of the butterflies
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| Worn Ringlet |
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| Male Gatekeeper |
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| Comma - the tiny white "question mark" on its underwing is the "comma" that its name refers to. |
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| Red Admiral |
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| Meadow Brown |
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| Small White |
Finally this classic moth from Kevin's trap
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| Garden Tiger |
