A much chillier morning with a north-east wind coming across and clear skies. Off around the clifftop to enjoy this wonderful habitat, and I was not disappointed, as I reached the Observation Point a grey shape sped towards me, the pulled backed wings and chunky body making this Peregrine Falcon easy to recognise.
I was able to spend a few moments watching this amazing creature, before my eyes were distracted by movement in the distance. Focussing the binoculars a second grey-backed Peregrine came into view, this one smaller than the last and making, what looked like, a half-hearted attempt to chase some Feral Pigeons who jinked a few times and then allowed the bird of prey to sweep past.
The growling noises coming up from the cliffs indicated the presence of Guillemots, this was confirmed by looking back from Tilly Whim to see 100ish sat on the main ledge, mostly facing outwards showing off their bright white chests.
A fly past from a group of Herring Gulls, these a variety of different ages judging by the wings patterns which varied from the smart grey with a white edge of the adult, to grey and brown and also to all brown of this years youngsters.
A pair of Great Black-backed Gulls also soared past while at sea level a Shag flew eastwards.
The Tamarisk along the cliff tops was being use by a small group of Goldcrests, their high pitch calls bringing them to my notice, but their constant movement making them difficult to pin down for a good view.
Into the woods where Grey Squirrels were bound in up the trees disturbing a Magpie which had been cackling from the branch of the Holm Oak. In the distance a Green Woodpecker yaffled and the chat-chat of a Robin added to the soundscape.
On one of the logs a small patch of Scarlet Elf Cap, this reddish cup shaped fungus feeding on the dead wood.