A lovely bright morning out on the Cape and one of the resident adult Peregrines was already in the air, trying to avoid being mobbed by the numerous Yellow-legged Gulls. There was no sign of any passing skuas or shearwaters, only Gannets were passing South in small numbers this morning. With a chilly breeze at first, I didn't spend any time on the Alpine Accentors that I have seen on previous visits recently. The Black Redstarts were much more visible, five altogether around the lighthouse, two of them being stunning males. Over at the Cabranosa watch point, the site was extremely quiet. With recent heavy rain and plenty of drinking water available, no birds were around Carls' pond. A far cry from a few weeks ago when the newly arrived thrushes and Ring Ouzels were desperate for water. The eerie quiet was broken briefly by a couple of Ravens, making their raucous calls as they stopped by for a few minutes. Two Crag Martins were over the hedge, a flock of Goldfinches fed nearby with three Serins among them. Male Serin. Two male Blackbirds and two Song Thrushes flew over, but otherwise most of the thrushes seem to have dispersed. In Sagres harbour (Port do Baleeira), the Rock Pipit wasn't apparent this morning and all the gulls were found to be Yellow-legged Gulls. Yellow-legged Gulls resting on the outer wall defences. Two Turnstones and a Common Sandpiper were the only waders in the harbour. Cormorants watching a fishing boat being unloaded.
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