Another cold grey day brightened up by a Woodchat reported at Martin Down. Although distant to start with it eventually worked its way closer to the small gathering of watchers.
On the walk back we spotted a couple of Burnt tip orchids on Bokerley ditch.
The weather is still cool and cloudy and the hobbies are hunting very high. Occasionally the drop down to grab an insect or two.
The Bluebells and the Ramsons already starting to go over but the orchids are just starting.
Early purple orchid. (Garston Wood)
One of the few Green-winged orchids at Corfe Mullen.
Birds Nest orchid. (Garston Wood)
A pretty good day, lots of sun and few people, made the walk out to Old Harry very enjoyable.
Fulmar.
Great Black-backed Gull.
Shag (with nest material)
The garlic wood.
Its one step forward and two steps back for spring this year, for every sunny day there are two rainy days. The sand lizards at Higher Hyde were trying to catch a few rays between the showers.
