Wildlife notes

A few days ago I showed a visitor the only clump of sea thrift (Armeria maritima) that I know of on the island.  Last year there were two clumps near the flag pole. There is only one clump left now and today I found it pecked at with many stalks removed. The pieces weren’t eaten but strewn about. I don’t know which bird is responsible – gull or goose?  I hope it makes it through the winter.

The pruned clump of sea thrift on Sept 27 2026.

Sea thrift clippings.

A photo of the clump of Armeria maritima on May 16 2025:   Thrift in bloom at Race Rocks.  The thrift was once on the British three pence coin.  If you were “thrifty” you would be able to buy something with this small amount of money.  Source: Armeria maritima – Wikipedia

They all look guilty.

Facility work

• ran the generator in the morning
• cleaned the solar panels
• fence repair at the Jetty and along the flats

Vessels

• Ecotourism: 21
• Private: 1

Weather

Clear skies. Winds light, SE 0 to 10 knots. Daytime temperatures 10 to 15 degrees.