One Roe Deer gently crossed the approach road, passing through a patch of Fleabane before reaching Long Meadow. Exemplify the “keep on & carry on” proclamation were the ParkRun volunteers. I thought of those camping, who might struggle this morning.
Roe Deer number two entered the Goat Plot by leaping over a dry-stone wall near the lower Mile Marker. A few plucked breast feathers suggested the action of a Peregrine Falcon. Upon Tilly Whim’s wave cut platform were an adult & juvenile Greater Black Backed Gull, peering seaward. Golden Samphire bloomed through the Limestone platform. Sea Aster was about the “cave” steps. The cliff face was empty however, I eventually spotted a Feral Dove just over the edge. Small puddles formed upon the bedrock steps with Rock Samphire flowered beside a lower Purbeck Limestone step.
Although, the gully Winterbourne was not yet flowering, rivulets of water trickled down the uneven coast path at Anvil Point. This fed freshwater to the sea. At the gully mouth Sea Aster, Golden Samphire and Rock Samphire bloomed but the later had a carpet below the Lighthouse. My hope was rewarded upon affirming Sea Campion still blooming near the southwest corner of the Lighthouse. From hear the westward pair of Measure Mile Markers could still be seen. Spent stem of Yellowwort were noted, whilst Agrimony held mostly seed burrs as well as the occasional yellow petals. Honeysuckle fruits and flowers were seen amongst thorny hosts.
Upon reaching Horseshoe bridge saturated leaves of Ash, Sycamore and Pear drooped in the rain. From the gully rock exposure fled a Woodpigeon pair, landing on the opposite side of the gully among tree cover. At the seaward edge of the tarmac road a small stream several inches wide flowed steadily. Although a Carrion Crow was heard, seen it was not!
Welcome to a Bank Holiday weekend where natures elements remind us of our place.