For those 'of an age', the advertising genius's strap-line for the Fry's confectionery was 'full of eastern promise' - just what the early high tide and prolonged and strengthening northerlies made our coast today. Or was it?
Half the world's population of Gannets, Kittiwakes and Guillemots were moving north past Church Point, with hods of terns and Puffins in tow. A trickle of Manxies were noticeable, but in shearwater terms, they were it.
Six Arctic Skuas and four Bonxies improved matters during the three hours I was there. Despite my early (6:15) start, Dusted Off Bins was an hour ahead of me, and following up from the rear, Sir Cowell of Kingston and his trusted sidekick, Mr Shaw.
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Church Point - 18:10/19:40
Kittiwakes, Gannets, Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, 20 or so Manxies, one Darctic Skua and one Great Skua, all north. Sooty seen at Seaton Sluice northbound (19:11) but not seen by me.
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Back again
Church Point - 19/7/11 - 18:00/19:30 - Gannets south, Manxies north, one W-b Dolphin a mile out and a non R-t Diver north (by the time I was onto it it was past and I am crap at identifying Divers from the rear).
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