The Isle of Wight - Day 2

Walked a few miles today, from St. Lawrence to St. Catherine's Point.

The coastal path has in recent years fallen victim to coastal erosion, decimating the path through to St Catherine's point.  The route detours rather disappointingly back onto the road which left a feeling of bemusement thinking there must have been a better track to take.

It was worth it - having lunch overlooking the sea on a sunny day.

Migrants feeding up for the long journey south were sprinkled across the coastline.  My first Common Redstart of the year was found along a stretch of vegetation sheltered from the breeze.  A single Whinchat was flighty along the coast path and a total of eight Wheatear were seen on the walk to St. Catherine's.  A curious Grey Seal popped it's head above water.

Two Yellow Wagtail were present by the coastal path.  Four Siskin flew over and a family of Stonechat were lively around the point.

A funky male Common Lizard scuttled away in the warmth.

An evening walk admiring the sun lazily drifting towards the horizon produced a Raven, Peregrine and a Fulmar.