The Safari heard two Song Thrushes on Patch 1 this morning
along with a Blackbird which was more tuning up than singing properly. 39
Magpies were all that could be seem in the awful light although we had caused a
little disturbance as we walked passed beneath them so there could have easily
been a few more. No sign of the Peregrines today – round the back?
Patch 2 was a dingy grey wash out with the last remnant of
beach being covered as we got to the wall flushing numerous mixed gulls, 52
Oystercatchers and a Knot. Visibility out to sea was reduced by the thick low
cloud to about 500 yards. Consequently only a few Common Scoters were seen and
those only in silhouetted shapes against the gentle swell – what might have
been out there had we been able to see it???
By the time lunch came round and we were able to get out
again conditions were worse – the drizzle was heavier but still not quite rain.
Now even the scoters had abandoned us, in our extremely
restricted viewing area there was absolutely nothing to be seen
We consoled our woe at not finding any wildlife to look at
by taking some arty shots of the conditions and the Mirror
Ball...why?...Because it’s there! Blackpool’s answer to
the Statue of Liberty as SP put it recently.
Where to next? Better weather but a still calm sea
please...even calmer would do nicely if we could just have a bit of visibility
as well...no chance of seeing the Northern Lights tonight :-(
In the meantime let us know if your outback’s local landmark
has got lost in the mist
