Despite in being damp and grey I was to have an enjoyable patrol. From “Rest & Admire”, froth was seen at the edge of the bay, whilst only the silhouette of Ballard Down was seen through mist. Although puddles were beneath the Dell Bridge Arch, no flow was noted either side. The terrace’s rock face weeped with infrequent drips, but a plum-coloured staining was observed.
Yellow, of a Daffodil head, was just visible outside the castle. A bounty of Three Cornered Leek leaves flourished beside. Gliding westward past the gallery were a Herring Gull duo followed by a Greater Black Backed Gull. Heading to the Observation Point, one walked into the wind. Whilst I saw our own Lighthouse doing its job, I must have imagined a flash from St. Catherine's Head as the mist was too dense. At least Fulmars were active in flight, whilst offshore there was 2,2,1,1, Gannets heading west over a “milky tea” sea. Upon the undulating sea were a few Guillemots and Razorbills.
I was delighted at the well-constructed electric fence-line that Hannah, Tom and three work placements had installed in the gully. The plan being for cattle to arrive tomorrow.
Initially it was the roar of the blow hole that was more impressive than its spray. However, a plume was to drift high in land. It was a treat to watch a Kestrel land upon the gable end windowsill at the Lighthouse complex. Later it was over the coastal downland. Ahead of me a Rock Pipit flitted over the bed rock amongst the coast path. A bounty of miniature snail shells was below the Lighthouse and a few sea spray scorched Orchid leaves were found.