A beautiful sunny morning with a cold brisk wind. Around the learning centre I spot 2 Magpies, the sound of many a Robin and Crows in the distance, and near the weather station a Great Tit is spotted chilling and hopping between Blackthorn, Hawthorn and Brambles, and a single Linnet is heard and seen flying above me.
I go to the Tarmacked Path; head past the walling centre and onto Lighthouse Field. I pass by some regenerative Gorse that I cut back on Monday – this to prevent the growth of the Gorse spreading further and ensuring Ecological Succession doesn’t take over the spring wildflowers and the bare ground needed for the fauna species that need this special habitat. Here is where I saw a pod of 6 to 10 Bottlenose Dolphins whilst Brush cutting on Monday, the first time I seen these Dolphins since working at Durlston CP – a massive treat for me!
Past the quarry under some Blackthorn, I spot a group of Lords and Ladies starting to grow. As I continue, I spot what I believe was a Bullfinch fly into some brambles, and then I see 2 Magpies and one Blackbird, the latter screeching like something had disturbed it.
I stand at the bridge with the valley under, annoyingly a van drove past as I was immersed here – meaning I had to move – but after I could immerse myself for around 10mins. Here I see, Magpie, Robin, Great Tit, Blue Tit, and Long Tailed Tit, and heard the wonderful beautiful changing sound of a Song Thrush and a Chaffinch.
Once I was done looking and listening out on the bridge I continue – walking straight down to the coastal path. Once I get to the Coastal Path stone sign and Tamarisk I take my binoculars to see what’s out at sea: far in the distance one can see an Aircraft Carrier, and closer a Black Backed Gull, Herring Gulls as well as Jackdaws who fly over the cliff.
I pass the gate and look over Tilly Whim – at the bottom rocks, 2x Raven are spotted – one feasting on some blood. Slightly further, the Guillemots can be spotted in force, as well as Fulmars, many a Herring Gull and Jackdaws. I walk back on myself and go back to the Learning Centre via Diagonal path. Here I see a Jay on top of some European Gorse.