What? No Wi-Fi?

Ros and I are staying in beautiful Lulworth Cove. The weather has been magnificent. Wall to wall sunshine. Great food, great ale provided by Hall & Woodhouse who own the Lulworth Cove Inn. But, we have had no wi-fi service since we have been here. So presently I am sat above Durdle Door using my Huawei 3 portable router and a Macbook Air to make this short post. I have much to catch up with when I get back home.

The iconic Durdle Door to the west of Lulworth

Chalk cliffs to the west of Durdle Door

So, that's it for now. I am going to enjoy the sun and the birdlife. Have just seen a Peregrine falcon...

More at the weekend.

The Coast in August

Ros and I will be holidaying towards the end of the month in Lulworth Cove, staying at the Lulworth Cove Inn http://lulworth-coveinn.co.uk

I will be looking out for Arctic Terns Sterna paradisaea, a white-and-grey seabird with a black cap on its head and a striking red bill. These guys will be feeding up ready to migrate 10,000 miles to their winter quarters on the other side of the world.

I will be beach-combing on the lookout for Blue-Rayed Limpets Patella pellucida, that attach themselves to seaweeds such as kelp. I might be lucky enough to spot the Lesser Weever fish Echiichthys vipera (try pronouncing that!) often seen sitting amongst sand in shallow waters. Bathers need to watch out - if trodden on these guys can deliver a painful sting.

Another possible find will be the Spiny Starfish Marthasterias glacialis, one of the biggest starfish, ivory white in colour with large, blunt spines. This guy is a voracious predator. The spines can be jettisoned to aid escape and can be regrown later.

The Marine Conservation Society is the charity that looks after our seas, shores and wildlife. It cares passionately about clean beaches, the need to protect marine life and the importance of the sea's resources. More information here http://www.mcsuk.org