It was a lovely sunny morning for our trip to Durlston and we were instantly rewarded with a glimpse of a weasel bolting across the car park as we set out for a guided walk with the Ranger.
The guillemots are breeding successfully along with a number of razorbills. As well as the view from the cliff top, the action is captured via a camera direct to the visitor centre. A pair of peregrine falcons flew by, one with a small bird in its talons, and we had a view of a passing gannet.
In the caves at Tilly Whim we had a view of the adders with one in particular sunning itself.
Almost as spectacular are the meadows which are full of buttercups and cowslips although the latter are now coming to an end. I've attached a couple of photos.
The afternoon was as tense as the morning was relaxing with the final Premiership games of the season. At least I'll be able to watch Plymouth Argyle at St Mary's against Southampton next season. I expect the school to be quietly devastated tomorrow.
Sunday, May 15, 2005
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Sounds like a lovely day. Durlston and all around there is lovely on a nice day. It's a tradition we go for a walk up there on new year's day. Lovely pictures too - particularly that lilly.
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