Groups of Sanderlings feed on small worms at low times on Meon Shore Hill Head. Like little clockwork robots, they run up and down, dodging both Black-heading gulls trying to get a free lunch and the incoming tide. These are my favorite shore birds, and I spend many hours watching them.
#Wordless Wednesday
Avocets are starting to arrive in good numbers here on the South Coast. Marking the start of their breeding season.
Ended the week with a quiet early morning walk up the Hamble River from Warsash to Burseldon.
Another Dawn start to look for the local Barn Owls, lover light today but a pair of birds spotted.
Stonechats mainly eat insects, but they also eat seeds and fruits, especially in the colder periods when insects are scarce.
As you can see in my pictures, there were plenty of insects about today!
Up at dawn for a walk along a footpath part of the South Downs Way this morning. Delighted to see a Barn Owl hunting in the morning light.
Early morning walk on the South Downs Way near Winchester. Some short clips.
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Over time, three lighthouses have been built on Portland Bill headland. The original two short lighthouses were built in 1716. They worked together as a pair, and had coal-fired lights, and were said to be unreliable. They were replaced in 1906 by the current red and white striped one. All three lighthouses are still standing.
Continued Reflections from my World. 