A Pelagic Cruise

It was back to Weymouth this morning and out again on "Coastal Vibes" for a second attempt at a sea watch along the coastline from Weymouth to Durdle Door. Our original trip was cancelled, just as we left the harbour, as it was deemed to rough for the cruise.

The sea was perfect for the cruise, but sadly there was very little to see on the bird front, apart from a Hobby and a Common Tern, both seen as we returned to Weymouth.

The main highlight was watching the Bottlenose Dolphins showing off, alongside.

Mammals

10+ Bottlenose Dolphins

One of the many Bottlenose Dolphins seen this morning

And two more

Bottlenose Dolphin just off Osmington Mills here.

Birds recorded:

1 Fulmar

12+ Cormorant

1 Canada Goose

1 Hobby

1 Oystercatcher

Black-headed Gull

Mediterranean Gull

Herring Gull

Great Black-backed Gull

1 Common Tern

2 Rock Pipit

4 Pied Wagtail

1 Chiffchaff

Magpie

Carrion Crow

Starling

A Fulmar, honest!!

A fly-by Cormorant

A Canada Goose on one of the breakwaters in Portland Harbour.

My first Hobby..........

.....this year was hunting out to sea. Quite bizarre!!

An Oystercatcher balancing quite well on one leg.

General shots and videos:

The Jurassic Coastline between Ringstead and Durdle Door

The beach at Durdle Door

Durdle Door

Durdle Door

Ships today:

This is the British Frigate F81 "HMS Sutherland" just off Portland. More on this vessel here.

And this is the German Frigate F219 "FGS Sachsen" tied up in Portland Harbour. More on this vessel here.

This is the British PO9 Fishing Boat "Freya May".

This is the British Commercial Fishing Vessel WH218 "Odyssey".

Fleurie

Fleurie

Gyrinus with HMS Sutherland on the horizon.

Weymouth Harbour with the British Sea Cadets Sailing Vessel "TS Royalist" taking centre stage. More on this vessel here.