Sparrow Hawk.

1/3/10.
A Sparrow Hawk over the valley this morning as I was walking to Carn Barges.
A cock Pheasant calling along the path from Huers, while walking this section I noticed a patch of colour on top of one of the hedges and about to check what it was with my binoculars when it suddenly uncurled into a Fox, he was obviously asleep in the early morning sun and must have sensed something.
He sat up very straight and sat looking at me but was unafraid and watched me for several minutes then decided I was very boring and quietly moved away.
Farther on 1 Moorhen, 1 Grey Heron and 2 Mallard drakes.
Along the cliff path Scurvy Grass showing flower buds, a Dolphin off Carn Dhu and a Seal in the cove. I have had 2 reports of a large shoal of Mullet in the cove but have not seen them myself.
2/3/10.
Sparrows 1 male 1female on the bird table these are regular visitors.
On the cliff path a Buzzard and a male Stonechat, offshore Guillemots from 2-3 upto flocks of 30+.
A large Bumble bee on the wing, the first of several in the last few days.
4/3/10.
Sparrows again,4 Moorhen, Gannets feeding off the cove a small number of Goldfinches.
10/3/10.
Moorhens 5,4 Auks far off ID uncertain, a Cormorant on the rocks to the right of Carn Barges in full breeding plumage, Scurvy Grass in flower in sheltered areas.