Despite a decent day weather-wise, long sunny periods, little in the way of cloud and wind (in the lee of Weymouth at least) and a warm feel, it was unproductive bird-wise. The cemetery remained devoid while Radipole only came up with mostly the expected
Shelduck,
2 x Great Spotted Woodpecker,
a few Reed Bunting,
about 2000 Wood Pigeons in
4 separate flocks of an estimated 500 each,
with a few Bearded Tits along the Loop walk. Crossing the car park and intending to go to Portland, a message arrived to alert me to the Rosy Starling showing well at Lodmoor so it was a quick diversion.
A prolonged search there didn't turn up the bird with all else seen being
A prolonged search there didn't turn up the bird with all else seen being
a number of Common Snipe
mostly feeding,
a fairly obliging Cormorant,
good numbers of Lapwing & Dunlin but that was just about all.
I see these jet aircraft flying in and out of Hurn (spelt correctly this time I believe) and think they are trainer aircraft. I expect there is someone out there who will let me know. Hoping for a better day tomorrow - see you then!
Yes Paul, the aircraft is leased by the military, (Allegedly)
ReplyDeleteIt is used as a "Pretend" enemy to attack ships at sea and military exercises. etc etc.
Ah, as the Hawker Hunter used to during my time in that game. Thanks a lot Roy and must say they look pretty sleek.
ReplyDeleteThats right Paul, Airworks Services use to maintain them and ex service Pilots flew them.
ReplyDeleteI did get airborne from HMS Heron on several "Jollys" in the Hunter. Great fun.
I know the feeling Roy, albeit a little slower. I once flew in the cockpit (if that's the correct description)of a Hurcules from Masirah Island to Salala, Oman doing a 'beat-up' landing on our return. WOW, those RAF lads know how to do it!
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