We had a trip to Falmouth today, for a change of scene, a little shopping and a pleasant dog walk round the Moat of Pendennis Castle.

Survey vessel Meridian, last seen in Mounts Bay, but she has been out surveying the North Coast of Cornwall - presumably in connection with the planned Wave Hub

IT Interceptor - another survey vessel

Park and Float boat Kingsley II

Looking good this year, the old Isles of Scilly boat that took us to Tresco on our first ever day trip over there. She didn't have all that undercover area then !

The relief Tamar Class lifeboat the Edward and Barbara Prigmore, calling into Falmouth this morning.

Keewaydin

The old Lowestoft Sail Trawler Keewaydin moored off one of our favourite dog walks, which takes us along the waters edge at Trefusis, which leads up the Carrick Roads to Mylor Yacht Harbour.

Until I looked in my binoculars I wondered what this was, the upper section is all wrapped in polythene - I've seen this on smaller vessels, but not on one so big. I'm sure Dave Pickston knows all about it !

This beautiful old tree is right by the car park we use in Falmouth, I always think it looks like a giant Bonsai !

The ETV the Anglian Princess heading out to anchor off St Just in Roseland after a brief visit to Falmouth this morning.

Ships on a glassy sea !

Falmouth Bay looking unusually calm and serene today. This was taken looking over the roof of the Battery Observation Post that we walk past when walking the circular route around the moat at Pendennis Castle.

Methania again !

I think that she is not far from celebrating her anniversary of residence in Falmouth Bay. She goes out for a few days cruising around, but in the end, back she comes !

Quite a way accross Falmouth Bay is the now quite famous Treasure hunting vessel Odyssey Explorer, it's been out in the South West Approaches for some time.

I noticed this tanker on the AIS - it has the strange name Bunga Kasturi Tiga and it's sister ship also at anchor but well out in the shipping lanes is the Bunga Kantan Tiga must mean something !

The RNLI Edward & Barbara Prigmore getting up speed as she leaves The Carrick Roads.

Making a beautiful exit into Falmouth Bay off goes the lifeboat.

Who's hiding in my Cedar Tree ?

Just as we had arrived home I spotted this Sparrowhawk (thanks Rob.) in the Cedar Tree, but facing the house which is very unusual.

Possibly the Happy Return out today - suprised there was enough wind !

Not sure which vessel this is, but it's a shame we probably won't be seeing them around again until next Spring.

The boys were dashing around on their tractors today, they've still got a lot left to do and the forecast isn't great.

A rather gorgeous Pampas Grass down at Trenow.

A lovely dark shade of pink - must try to get one !

They've cut the hedges down in Trenow, enabling the shorter photographer to get a photo of the view. You can see that the water is totally calm today - some wind expected later this week.

Just a lone Oystercatcher on the rocks today

What alot of Guano !

The Greeb Rocks getting to look like they need a good wash from a rough sea !

There were a pair of Seals down in Boat Cove, enjoying the flat calm conditions

They just lolled around for a while then played for a while !

A very relaxed Seal

You need a good set of teeth to chew raw fish !

Rather a grey day today, with a few slightly brighter patches. So just a few photos I took standing on the balcony watching the Buzzards over the fields.

Missed that one, or, The trials of a young Buzzard !

One of the local farmers was cutting the fields in front of us that have been left to grass for a couple of years. This is the young Buzzard that is often around with it's parents although there were another couple around at one point today. There must have been lots of the wildlife scurrying around down there, looking for cover !

Unusually it flew quite a way out to sea, before returning to the fields.

Taking a rest in this bush one of the many Magpies that seem to be everywhere decided to be a bully.

I'm off "

It decided enough was enough and took off and I didn't see it again.

Sunday's dog walk

The field of Chicory which was cut down earlier in the summer, so that cars could be parked on the field has managed a much thinner and later show of these beautiful blue flowers.

The maize is beginning to burst through it's husk, so it must be nearly ready. I'd really love to watch them harvest this crop. Hope to catch them at it !

Don't want to steal Christine's thunder, but noticed this beautiful patch of Rudbeckia by their field gate up at Ednovean Farm - like a ray of sunshine !

The Fisheries Protection vessel St Piran, trying to take everyone by surprise by coming out on a Sunday !

The St Piran had launched her RIB and they went to check this little fishing boat - must have made their day !

Something a bit different - and tandem peddle Kyak with a single one behind.
Quite busy out on the water with everyone feeling they must take advantage of the good weather before the boats come out of the water for the winter.

Quite a number of yachts out this morning - including the classic Snowdrop (right) Haven't seen much of her this year.

Keith and Julie out for a sail this morning on Louby.

Just we were going out they came back - closer in.

Two of the Luggers passing the tip of Cudden Point

In very bad light, Snowdrop and Louby passing the tip of Cudden Point. Such a pity as only about 30 minutes later it was brilliant sunshine and clear blue sky.

We decided to drive to Porthleven to see if we could get some good shots of the luggers, but all except this one had already passed.

Rather into the sun, but this is the wonderful coastline between Porthlevel and Rinsey head, with the Engine Houses and Chimneys of the Wheal Trewavas mine, so evocative of Cornwall's past.

Think he may have some fish on board !

One of the luggers was right out, heading up the Lizard coast in a stripey looking sea.

The whole of Mounts Bay looking it's best.

The ultimate anti theft device - our electrician Andrew, keeping his tools safe !

The inner harbour with the Sunday Harbour Market on the left