Monday, 9 March 2026

Above the fog, Beachy Head

 The most gloomy and foggy day was transformed by a late visit to Beachy Head. Suddenly there was blue sky and sunshine. The view to the south revealed the sea to have been replaced by fog. Just audible were the distant fog-horns from the shipping lanes.








Saturday, 7 March 2026

Toadspawn, Warren Hill



My first ever Toadspawn!
 


Blackthorn


The Skylarks were sing from high up, in the mist. They felt like ghosts calling from another place.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Full (ish) Moon over the sea


 

Birling Gap and Went Hill

Stonechat

Meadow Pipit. Several males were performing their parachute display flight.




Stonechat


Blackbird
Stonechat




A first for me, three sunspots visible on the setting sun.

The windfarm in front of the setting sun.
Herring Gull 



The low angle of the setting sun clearly reveals the Iron Age earthworks around The Lookout and Belle Tout.