With the majority of breeding birds finished for the year, lots of juvenile birds can be seen. Twite, Linnet, Whinchat and Stonechat are all numerous.
Territorial Grayling butterflies are visible fluttering over the steep rocky cliffs at the coast. Chough can be seen flying and foraging in family parties, with adults still teaching juveniles to feed.
On calm days Harbour Porpoise are often quite visible out on the sea and the occasional Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, with their large and distinct red body and tentacles, can be observed from above. Be cautious when facing over the edges of cliffs, it is ill advised!
Recent Highlights include a small pod of three Risso’s Dolphin feeding and breaching off The Oa cliffs for several hours, and a Juvenile Cuckoo being fed by Meadow Pipits near the Car Park. The only young one seen this year, despite good numbers of adults on the reserve.
David D, Warden