I thought I should visit the Bill despite the lack of winds to encourage migrants or a decent seawatch. It was however worth the trip to see some of the breeding birds and the single bird that was clearly a passage migrant.
Wheatear - Clearly a passage migrant even if the bird didn't think so. It was moving around and singing from every high point. Sadly no females around.
A short video clip of the Wheatear in song.
Rock Pipit - When it was sulking in the grass I wondered what it was but eventually it showed well and was clearly a Rock Pipit.
Guillemots - Good number were resting on the sea near the nesting cliffs. A few Razorbills also.
The nesting cliffs at Portland Bill
The nesting ledges for the Guillemots
Guillemots on the breeding ledges. I believe they are just starting the breeding cycle.
Other Guillemots just hanging around.
Kittiwakes were also breeding on the Bill.
Kittiwakes flying just off of the west side of the Bill
Gannet - Possibly the only passage seabird I saw. Heading west.
Herring Gulls - This large group of Gulls were very active but it was unclear to me what they were doing. It was impressive anyway.
Little Owl - No visit to the Bill is complete without checking on the Little Owls in the Quarry. As usual one was keeping an eye on things.
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