14:00 Sunny intervals 9 o C. Wind NNW 10mph. Humidity 71%. Pressure 1022mB. Visibility very good. High tide today 19:22, 7.27m
Another day that got off to a dull and rainy start, the sky clearing by lunchtime. Feeling milder than yesterday as the wind is not so biting.
In the dock basin
Dock gates closed
Black headed gull x 60
Mallard x 4
Cormorant x 1
Coot x 1
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Saturday, 26 February 2011
The Wind in a Frolic
14:00 Sunny 8 o C. Wind NW 17mph. Humidity 79%. Pressure 1015mB. Visibility good. High tide today 17:48, 7.34m.
Awoke to grey. gloom and rain this morning, but brightened up to a sunny day. The wind is fierce and cool, though.
The Iceland gull is still around, along with the usual Black Headed, Black Backed, Herring and a few Common. The Black Headed are easily the most numerous here, most still in 'winter' plumage at the moment though a few have the chocolate-brown head of the breeding plumage. Just 2 swans in sight today near The Green Frog, one adult and the youngster. A lot of cormorants in the dock today, must be rough out to sea.
In the Albert Edward dock
Black Headed gull x 100
Black Backed gull x 40
Herring gull x 20
Common gull x 5
Cormorant x 20
Coot x 10
Mallard x 5
Swan x 2
Awoke to grey. gloom and rain this morning, but brightened up to a sunny day. The wind is fierce and cool, though.
The Iceland gull is still around, along with the usual Black Headed, Black Backed, Herring and a few Common. The Black Headed are easily the most numerous here, most still in 'winter' plumage at the moment though a few have the chocolate-brown head of the breeding plumage. Just 2 swans in sight today near The Green Frog, one adult and the youngster. A lot of cormorants in the dock today, must be rough out to sea.
In the Albert Edward dock
Black Headed gull x 100
Black Backed gull x 40
Herring gull x 20
Common gull x 5
Cormorant x 20
Coot x 10
Mallard x 5
Swan x 2
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Spring is Sprung ......
15:00 Sunny 14 o C. Wind SSW 6mph. Humidity 66%. Pressure 1020mB. Visibility good. High tide today 15:32, 8.62m.
It's been a lovely afternoon here, sunny and mild. There are three swans in the dock basin at the moment, one is certainly a youngster from its plumage, but the other two appear mature, so may be the pair that nested here last year.
In the dock basin
Dock gates closed
Black headed gull x 50
Mallard x 2
Mute swan x 3
It's been a lovely afternoon here, sunny and mild. There are three swans in the dock basin at the moment, one is certainly a youngster from its plumage, but the other two appear mature, so may be the pair that nested here last year.
In the dock basin
Dock gates closed
Black headed gull x 50
Mallard x 2
Mute swan x 3
Sunday, 13 February 2011
Trainspotting
I have had to forego my regular walks over the last few months. mainly due to health issues. The garden birdlife has kept me entertained meanwhile, and today I have been able to get out for a short walk and take a look at some of the engines taking part in the Steam Gala.
The following photos are of the NCB loco Linda, plus a couple of her fans
The following photos are of the NCB loco Linda, plus a couple of her fans
