A visit to Ferry Bridge and Portland Bill proved to be very windy, which eventually turned to rain.
Brent Geese have returned to Ferry Bridge and will either remain or visit regularly throughout the Winter months. I counted about 30 but this is likely to increase as time goes by. All were Dark-bellied and no Brants were observed.
A view of Ferry Bridge tidal water.
Portland Bill was very windy and the sea was rough.
This made no difference to the various Gulls and Gannets that seem to relish flying about low to the water. Some gulls appeared to be catching fish as can be seen from the blown up image below.
All of this activity was at some distance from the rocky cliff line. So these images are very much cropped.
On the distant horizon was the Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dauntless.
They are awesome birds.
ReplyDeleteKiitos Anne. Mun suosikki Goose.
DeleteRare shot of a type 45 not running aground or breaking down! As for geese, I must don my wellies and see if there are any barnacles amidst the big flocks of canadas and greylags down by the river
ReplyDeleteType 45 Simon. Yes they are constructed in UK, of course they break down.
DeleteHoi Roy,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portraits of the Dark-bellied Brent Goose . They have a sweet face ;-)
And stunning encounter with the Gannets!!
Regards, Maria
Thanks Maria. I wish the Gannets were closer.
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