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Birding The Nothe Annotated Wildlife Species List Click here for Bird List Click here for Plant List Records of wildlife other than birds have only been kept since January 2000. Any additional records are most welcome - please email them in! If you've arrived straight to this page click here to get to the home page and site navigation. Mammals Red Fox Vulpes vulpes: Reported frequently in the 90s, but not in recent years. Eurasian Badger Meles meles: My first record was of one 'trotting unconcerned' on 18 Sep 1982, at 0815, amongst bushes in the cadet base. 2002: Reports from the N side, from the Tavern Lawns with cubs in summer, and on 8 Oct. 2003: Reported on 15 Apr. European Otter Lutra lutra : Two convincingly reported 'playing around the rocks' below the fort in Jan 2005. Otters are increasing in Dorset, with several records from the River Wey, which makes this a very probable record. Grey Seal Halichoerus grypus: One juv. or female in Newton's Cove on 11 Oct 2002 was the first record from the site. One in Newton's Cove all day on 24 Oct 2003. Bottle-nosed Dolphin Tursiops truncatus: Occasional in Weymouth Bay and Harbour. A pod, possibly 5 individuals reported from Weymouth Bay on 27 Apr 2001. A tame individual male, known locally as 'Randy', was reported from Newton's Cove, and, more often, in Weymouth Harbour, on various dates Apr-Sep 2002. Apparently he would follow boats out of the harbour, and was quite keen on the small ferry rowing boat crossing the harbour. Harbour Porpoise Phocoena phocoena: Two in Weymouth Bay, 15 Apr 2005. Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus :One reported ''terrorised by dog owners and yobs on bicycles' in the Echo, week of 16 Sep 2005.
Brown Rat Rattus norvegicus: Present all year, thriving on the rubbish. Max seen at one time three on 15 Apr 2003. European Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus : One around the Tavern Lawns seen on 16 Nov 2005 had reportedly been present since July. Reptiles Common Lizard Lacerta vivipera: One on the S landslip on 16 Jun 2002 was my first record for the Nothe Amphibians Common Frog Rana temporaria: Reported from garden pond. Common Toad Bufo bufo: Reported from garden pond. Fish Acknowledgements to Bob Ford and local anglers - thanks for all the fish! Silver Eel Anguilla anguilla: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Conger Eel Conger conger: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Greater Sandeel Hyperoplus lanceolatus: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Allis Shad Allosa allosa: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Twaite Shad Allosa fallax: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Garfish Belone belone: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Cod Gadus morhua: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Pollack Pollachius pollachius: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Poor Cod Trisopterus minutus: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Bib (Pout) Trisopterus luscus: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Whiting Merlangius merlangus: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Five-bearded Rockling Ciliata mustela: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Three-bearded Rockling Gaidropsarus vulgaris: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Worm Pipefish Nerophis lumbriciformis: Occurs in Newton's Cove Fifteen-spined Stickleback Spinachia spinachia: Occurs in Newton's Cove Grey Mullet Chelon (Crenimugil) labrosus: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Sand Smelt Atherina presbyter: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Tompot Blenny Blennius gattorugine: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Butterfly Blenny Blennius ocellaris: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Shanny Lipophrys pholis: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Dragonet Callionymus lyra: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Scad (Horse Mackerel) Trachurus trachurus: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Black Goby Gobius niger: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Rock Goby Gobius paganellus: Common in Newton's Cove Two-spotted Goby Gobiusculus flavescens: Common in Newton's Cove Sand Goby Pomatoschistus minutus: Common in Newton's Cove Goldsinny Centrolabrus rupeswis: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Rainbow Wrasse Coris julis: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Corkwing Wrasse Crenilabrus melops: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Ballan Wrasse Labrus bergylta: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Cuckoo Wrasse Labrus mixtus: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Bass Dicentrarchus labrax: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Black Bream Spondyliosoma cantharus: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Gilthead Bream Sparus aurata: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Ray's Bream Brama brama: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Red Bream Pagellus bogaraveo: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Red Mullet Mullus surmuletus: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Mackerel Scomber scombrus: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Lesser Weever Trachinus vipera: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Flounder Platichthys flesus: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Plaice Pleuronectes platessa: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Turbot Scophthalmus maximus: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Topknot Zeugopterus punctatus: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Sole Solea solea: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Sprat Sprattus sprattus: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Herring Clupea harengus: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Sea Trout Salmo trutta: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Pogge Agonus cataphractus: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Lumpsucker Cyclopterus lumpus: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Long-spined Sea Scorpion Taurulus bubalis: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Tub Gurnard Trigla lucerna: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Red Gurnard Aspitrigla cuculus: Reported caught from Stone Pier, 5 Aug 2004 Grey Triggerfish Balistes carolinensis (B. capriscus): Occasionally caught from Stone Pier John Dory Zeus faber: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Sunfish Mola mola: One reported in Weymouth Bay in the Echo, 28 Jul 2002. Spiny Dogfish (Spurdog) Squalus acanthius: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Lesser Spotted Dogfish Scyliorhinus caniculus: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Nursehound (Bull Huss) Scyliorhinus stellaris: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Tope Galeorhinus galeus: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Starry Smooth Hound Mustelus asterias: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Smooth Hound Mustelus mustelus: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Basking Shark Cetorhinus maximus: Occasionally seen from Stone Pier Skate Raja batis: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Thornback Ray Raja clavata: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Undulate Ray Raja undulata: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier Small-eyed Ray Raja microocellata: Occasionally caught from Stone Pier
Butterflies Large White Pieris brassicae: 2004: Noted on 23 Jul & 27 Sep, max 10 on 27 Sep.2003: Chrysalis noted on 28 Jul on the new sea wall and 28 Aug - the first breeding records for the site. Ads noted on 13 & 17 Sep, max 4 on 29 Sep. 2002: Noted 10 May - 1 Sep. Max 11 on 24 Aug. 2001: Noted 25 July - 9 Oct. Max 5 on 9 Oct. 2000: Noted 11 - 20 Sep. Record max 13 on 16 Sep. Small White Artogeia rapae: 2004: Noted 23 Jul - 27 Sep. Max 31 on 19 Sep. 2003 : Noted 4 May - 9 Oct. Record max 44 on 29 Sep. 2002: Noted 25 Apr - 31 Aug. Max 28 on 24 Aug. 2001: Noted 25 July - 9 Oct. Max 5 on 25 July. 2000: Noted from the very early date of 12 Mar to 20 Sep. Max 8 on 16 Sep. Green-veined White Artogeia napae : 2004: One on 12 Jun was my third record for The Nothe, followed by singles on 29 & 30 Jul. 2003: One on 19 Aug 2002: Single on 24 May on the NE slope. Clouded Yellow Colias croceus: 2004: One on 16 Sep (JL). 2003: A total of 12 noted 24 Aug - 12 Nov, the latest ever recorded. Max 7 on 9 Oct including a helice form. 2002: A small influx of 6 on 24 Aug only. 2000: Two on 16 Sep. An impressive max 10 on 20 Sep followed by one on 30 Sep and two, including a helice form, on 6 Oct. with the last one on 26 Oct. An excellent series of records in an invasion year. Small Copper Lycaena phlaeas: 2004: Single on 20 & 23 Jul - the second record for the site. One on the landslip on 29 Sep 2003 was the first record for the site. Holly Blue Celastrina argiolus: 2004: One on 30 Jul was the third record. 2002: Three on 10 May. 2001: Single on 25 July. Monarch Danaus plexippus: One reported on 5 Oct 2001, and one seen on 12 Oct 2001. Part of a remarkable influx of this primarily North American species (or were they from Spain or the Canaries?), the sight of this huge butterfly beating its way across the top lawns pursued by two Red Admirals was one of the highlights of the year. The first records for The Nothe. Peacock Inachis io: 2004: One reported on 11 Feb was just beaten by Painted Lady as the earliest butterfly recorded. The only record of the year! 2003: One on 15 Apr was the earliest ever. Two on 19 Aug, with larvae on the fort slopes 22 - 31 Jul, the first breeding record for the site. 2002: Singles on 10 May, 2 & 24 Aug. 2000: Single noted 5 May. Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta: 2004: One on 16 Apr, the earliest date for this species. Then just seven records, 13 Aug - 10 Oct, with a remarkable single reported on 31 Dec, by definition the latest record. 2003: Noted 28 Jul - 2 Dec. Incredible nos in Sep with record max 95 on 4 Sep, but also 86 on 20 Sep. 2002: Noted 29 July - 14 Oct. Max 4 on 9 Oct. 2001: Noted 25 July - 30 Dec. Max 17 on 21 Oct. 2000: Noted 11 Sep - 4 Nov. Max 12 on 16 Sep. Painted Lady Vanessa cardui: 2004: The earliest ever butterfly recorded was seen on on 9 Feb, with several on 11 Feb, then none until 25 Jun, with max 2 on 19 Sep. A poor year, in contrast to 2003. 2003: Noted 4 May and 8 Jul - 29 Sep. a record year, with nos peaking in Aug, record max 31 on 24 Aug. 2002: Noted 16 & 18 Jun and 11-31 Aug. Record max 7 on 24 Aug. 2001: One on 25 Aug. 2000: A good year. Noted 23 Aug - 23 Sep; max 4 on 23 Aug and 20 Sep. Earliest date: 9 Feb 2004.
Small Tortoiseshell Aglais urticae: 2004 : One on 23 Feb was the earliest date for this sp in common wuth several vanessids. Then noted 23 Mar - 16 Apr. Bred on site again, with caterpillars seen on 18 May, but no ads seen thereafter. 2003: Two on 22 Mar were the earliest on record. One on 17 Apr was followed by larvae on the fort slopes 22 - 31 Jul, the first breeding record for the site. No great influx ensued, however, with max 5 on 10 Aug, and the last two on 29 Sep. 2002: A good influx in late August. Noted 23 - 31 Aug, record max 7 on 28 Aug. 2000: One on 16th and two on 20 Sep. Comma Polygonum c-album: One on 27 Sep 2004.One reported on 8 Sep 2003. One on 20 Sep 2000. Marbled White Melanargea galathea: 2004: Noted 15 Jun - 5 Aug. Record max 37 (previous max 17!) on 29 Jun. An excellent year - one of the great wildlife treasures of The Nothe in summer. Long may it continue to live here! 2003: Noted 8 - 28 Jul. Record max 17 on 11 Jul. One seen eaten by a House Sparrow on 28 Jul. 2002: Noted 4 July - 11 Aug. Max 15 on 4 July. 2001: Noted 7 July - 25 Aug. Max 4 on 25 July.
Marbled White butterfly, 22 June 2004 - one of The Nothe's great summer wildlife treasures! Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina: 2004: Singles noted on four dates, 22 Jun (earliest date) - 5 Aug. 2003: Singles noted on three dates, 8 - 22 Jul. 2002: Noted 4 Jul - 24 Aug, max 3 on 17 Jul. 2001: Single on 24 and two on 25 July. Ringlet Aphantopus hyperantus: 2004: Still doing OK, but lower numbers this year - another local speciality. Noted 17 Jun - 20 Jul, max 5 on 25 Jun. 2003: Good to see the colony still thriving. Noted 8 - 13 Jul, max 9 on 11 Jul. 2002: A superb year. Noted 18 Jun - 4 Aug, max 9 on 6 Jul. 2001: Single on 25 July. Gatekeeper Pyronia tithonus: 2004: Noted 20 Jul - 5 Aug, max 23 on 20 Jul. 2003: Noted 8 - 28 Jul, max 13 on 11 Jul. 2002: Noted 17 Jul - 24 Aug, record max 26 on 29 Jul. 2001: Max 5 on 25 Jul and single on 25 Aug. 2000: Single on 31 July. Speckled Wood Pararge aegeria: 2004: Noted 12 Jun - 27 Sep, record max five on 27 Sep. 2003: Rather poor again this year. Noted 12 Aug - 9 Oct , max 4 on 25 Aug. 2002: A rather poor year. Noted 18 Jun - 30 Sep, max 3 on 26 Aug. 2001: Noted 2 May - 21 Oct. Max 2 on several dates. 2000: Noted 29 Apr - 4 Nov. Max 2 on several dates.
Small Skipper Thymelicus sylvestris: 2004: Singles on 29 Jun & 23 Jul were the third and fourth records for The Nothe. 2003: Two on 11 Jul. 2002: Two on 17 Jul. Large Skipper Ochlodes venatus: 2004: Singles on 15 & 17 Jun. 2003: Singles on 11 & 28 Jul. 2002: Noted 16 Jun - 29 Jul, max 2 on 17 Jul. 2001: Single on 25 July. Moths Orange Swift Hepialus sylvina: 2003: Singles noted on 5 dates, 22 Aug - 15 Sep. 2001: Noted 25 Aug to 7 Sep. Max 2 on 7 Sep. Six-spot Burnet Zygaena filipendulae: 2004: One on 17 Jun with several chrysalids seen. Then up to 3 per day until 23 Jun. A welcome return after last year's blank. 2002: One on 29 July, in the landslip area of the south slopes. 2001: Only seen on 25 July in the landslip area of the south slopes.
A handsome 6-spot Burnet moth takes the June sun on a flowering head of Cocksfoot grass on the southern slopes, 17 June 2004 Garden Grass-veneer Chrysoteuchia culmella: 2004: One on 3 Aug. 2002: Noted 28 Jul & 4 Aug. Crambus perlella: 2002: Noted 28 Jul. Agriphila tristella: 2003: Noted 6 Sep. 2002: Noted 28 Jul. Agriphila geniculea : 2004: Five on 3 Sep. Rusty-dot Pearl Udea ferrugalis: 2003: Three on 24 Aug. One on the very late date of 21 Nov. Only the second and third records of this continental immigrant. 2001: One on 7 Sep. Endotricha flammealis: 2002: One on 2 Aug. Rush Veneer Nomophila noctuella: 2003: An invasion year. Noted 13 dates 10 Aug - 29 Sep, record max 21 on 24 Aug. 2000: Noted 14 Sep - 6 Oct. Max 2 on several dates. Bee Moth Aphomia sociella: 2003: Singles on 18 & 22 Jul. 2002: One on 28 Jul. Common Emerald Hemithea aestivaria: 2002: One on 18 July. 2001: One on 7 July. Clay Triple-Lines Cyclophora linearia: One on 22 Jul 2003. Blood-vein Timandra griseata : Singles on 28 & 29 Aug 2003. Mullein Wave Scopula marginepunctata: 2004: Just one on 3 Sep. 2003: A good year. Total of six noted four dates 19 Aug - 6 Sep, max 3 on 24 Aug. 2002: Singles on 4 & 17 July. 2001: Singles on 25 Aug and 7 Sep. Small Blood-vein Scopula imitaria : One on 29 Jul 2004. Small Fan-footed Wave Idaea biselata: 2003: One on 6 Sep. 2001: One on 7 Jul. Small Dusty Wave Idaea seriata: 2004: One on 29 Jul 2002: One on 29 Aug. Single-dotted Wave Idaea dilutaria: 2002: One on 22 Jul. Riband Wave Idaea aversata: 2003: A good year. A total of six noted three dates, 28 Jul - 12 Aug, max three on 28 Jul. 2002: One on 22 Jun. Chalk Carpet Scotopteryx bipunctaria: 2004: Singles on 29 Jul and 3 Aug Lime-speck Pug Eupithecia centaureata : One on 19 Aug 2003. Double-striped Pug Gymnoscelis rufifasciata: 2003: Record max two on 24 & 27 Aug, with singles on 28 & 29 Aug. 2001: Singles noted 23 Aug - 7 Sep. Treble-bar Aplocera plagiata: One on 28 Jul 2003. The Magpie Abraxas grossulariata: One on 22 Jun 2004 Brimstone Moth Opisthograptis luteolata: 2003: Singles on 9 & 10 Sep. 2002: One on 26 Apr & one on 12 Aug. Canary-shouldered Thorn Ennomos alniaria: 2000: One on 19 Sep. Early Thorn Selenia dentaria: 2002: One on 4 Apr. Light Emerald Campaea margaritata: 2001: One on 7 Sep. Hummingbird Hawk-moth Macroglossum stellatarum : 2003 saw the first records, in a superb year for this species across southern England. One on 9 Sep (JL), and one on the very late date of 12 Dec (JL). Pale Prominent Pterostoma palpina: 2003: One on 28 Jul. 2001: One on 30 Jul. Rosy Footman Miltochrista miniata: Two on 28 Jul 2003. Common Footman Eilema lurideola : One on 31 Jul 2003. Garden Tiger Arctia caja : One on 11 Aug 2004 (JL) Buff Ermine Spilosoma luteum : 2004: Single on 5 Aug. 2003: Singles on 28 & 31 Jul. The Cinnabar Tyria jacobaeae: 2004: Two on 20 Jul, with another single on 30 Jul. Larvae noted 20 Jul - 13 Aug. 2003: One on 8 Jul, with record max (ads) four on 11 Jul. Larvae noted 7 - 19 Aug. 2002: Larvae from 4 Aug. Shuttle-shaped Dart Agrotis puta: 2003: One on 4 Sep. 2001: One on 7 Sep. Large Yellow Underwing Noctua pronuba: 2002: One on 31 Aug. 2001: One on 21 Sep. 2000: One on 13 Sep and max 2 on 14 Sep. Setaceous Hebrew Character Xestia c-nigrum : One on 24 Aug 2003. Square-spot Rustic Xestia xanthographa: 2004: One on 3 Sep 2001: One on 23 Aug. Bright-line Brown-eye Lacanobia oleracea : 2002: One on 6 Jul. Common Quaker Orthosia stabilis : 2002: One on 24 May. Smoky Wainscot Mythimna impura : Singles on four dates, 22 - 28 Aug 2003. Common Wainscot Mythimna pallens : 2004: One on 1 Sep 2003: Two on 27 Aug and one on 3 Sep. L-album Wainscot Mythimna l-album: A pleasing record of this migrant on 19 Sep 2000. Lunar Underwing Omphaloscelis lunosa: 2001: Singles noted on 24 and 26 Sep. 2000: Noted from 23 Sep - 15 Oct. Max 4 on 25 Sep. Marbled Beauty Cryphia domestica: 2004:One on 3 Aug. 2003: A good series of records - one on 28 Jul was followed by a record max three on 19 Aug, and singles on 3 & 4 Sep. 2002: One on 28 Jul. Marbled Green Cryphia muralis: 2004: One on 29 Jul. 2002: Two on 22 Aug, with one on 23 Aug. Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa: 2001: One on 26 Sep. Dark Arches Apamea monoglypha: 2002: One on 22 Jun. Flounced Rustic Luperina testacea: 2004: Noted 24 Aug - 22 Sep. Max 4 on 24 Aug. 2003: Noted 3 - 20 Sep. Max 6 on 10 Sep. 2002: Noted 22 Aug - 28 Sep. Max 7 on 31 Aug. 2001: Noted 23 Aug - 28 Sep. Max 14 on 25 Aug. 2000: Noted 13 - 23 Sep. Max 9 on 17 Sep. Vine's Rustic Hoplodrina ambigua: 2001: One on 25 Aug. Silver Y Autographa gamma: 2003: An amazing invasion year. Noted on eight dates, 13 Jul - 25 Aug. Record max 82 on 24 Aug. 2002: One on 24 Aug. 2001: One on 25 Oct. 2000: One on 16 Sep. The Snout Hypena proboscidalis : One on 29 Aug 2003. Orthoptera Long-winged Conehead Conocephalus discolor: 2004: Nymphs only seen, 29 Jul. 2003: Singles in the rough grass near the south-east rocks, 28 & 29 Aug. Seen in a very small area at the west end of the southern slopes, 22 Sep 2001, 30 Sep and 6 Oct 2000. Dark Bush-cricket Pholidoptera griseoaptera: 2004: Adults noted calling from 5 Aug to 13 Oct. Max six on 11 Aug. 2003: Adults noted calling from 12 Aug to 4 Nov, the latest date recorded. Max six on 25 Aug. 2002: Adults noted calling from 22 Aug to 28 Sep. 2001: Adults noted calling from 27 July to 10 Oct. Max 7 on 26 Sep. 2000: Adults noted calling from 25 Aug - 30 Oct. Meadow Grasshopper Chorthippus parallellus: Abundant, especially on S. slopes. 2004: Adults noted 15 Jun - 30 Aug. Still abundant in the tall grass areas. 2003: Adults noted 8 Jul - 25 Aug. 2002: Adults noted 18 Jul-31 Aug. 2001: Adults noted 14 Jul-9 Oct. 2000: Adults noted 18 Jul-26 Oct. Common Field Grasshopper Chorthippus brunneus: Much less common than the above species. 2002: Just one on 24 Aug. 2001: Noted 25 Aug - 9 Oct. Common Green Grasshopper Omocestus viridulus: Noted on 30 Sep 2000. Dragon- and Damselflies Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum: Singles on the landslip, 17 and 29 Jun 2004. Southern Hawker Aeshna cyanea: 2003: Noted 28 Jul - 25 Aug. Max 2 on 5 Aug. 2002: Noted 26 Jul - 30 Sep. Max 4 on 29 Aug. 2001: Noted 25 Aug - 22 Sep. 2000: One on 28 Sep. Scarce/Migrant Hawker Aeshna mixta: 2004: Noted four dates 23 Jul - 27 Sep, max two on 19 Sep. 2003 : An excellent series of records - seemingly an invasion year. Noted 10 dates 24 Aug - 9 Oct, record max five on 24 Aug. 2002: Singles on 23 & 24 Aug and 17 Sep. The first records, but hard to distinguish from A. cyanea as these are usually seen in flight high above the trees. Common Darter Sympetrum striolatum: 2004: One on 19 Sep, a typical date. 2002: One on 24 Aug. 2001: Six on 21 Oct was the only record. Are these migrants? 2000: One on 6 Oct. Other insects Syrphus balteatus : Migrant hoverfly. 2004: noted in large nos 5 Aug. 2003: noted in large nos 7 - 12Aug. 2002: noted in large nos on 28 & 29 Aug. 2001: noted in large nos on 27 Aug. Hornet Hoverfly Volucella zonaria: Spectacular hornet-like hoverfly. 2003: Singles on 11 & 28 Jul. 2002: noted on 24 Aug. Other groups Wasp Spider Argiope bruennechi: This spectacular spider seen in long grass on the southern slopes, 22 Sep 2001, and in long grass near the south-east rocks, 24 Aug & 9 Sep 2003. Sea Slater Ligia oceanica: Occasionally seen on the Stone Pier. 2004: Two on 13 Oct. 2003: The new walkway seemed to attract these out of the intertidal zone. Noted 28 & 29 Aug and 18 Sep. Record max 14 on 28 Aug. 2002: Single noted on 17 May. 2001: Singles noted on 14 May and 26 Sep. Spiny Spider Crab Maia squinado: 2004: Noted off pier 12 - 25 Jun, max six, then on 9 Aug when one caught by a Great Black-backed Gull.. 2003: Noted off pier 8 Jul and 7 Aug. 2001: Good numbers clinging to the S side of the Stone Pier in summer. Noted from 7 July. Edible Crab Cancer pagurus: 2002: One dead noted on 28 Jul. Velvet Fiddler Crab Macropipus puber: One on the pier on 4 Sep 2003 - possibly dropped by a gull, but very much alive and pincing. Marine Animals Many thanks to Bob Ford for the following list of marine animals recorded around The Nothe and in Weymouth Bay: SPONGES Sponge Grantia compressa: Occasional in rock pools Breadcrumb Sponge Halichondria panicea: Common in rock pools HYDROZOANS Compass Jellyfish Chrysaora hysoscella: Occasional in Newton's Cove Octopus Jellyfish Rhizostoma pulmo: Occasional in Newton's Cove Beadlet Anemone Actinia equina: Common in rock pools Strawberry Anemone Actinia fragracea: Occasional in rock pools Snakelocks Anemone Anemonia sulcata: Common in rock pools Plumose Anemone Metridium senile: Abundant on the Stone Pier piles Dahlia Anemone Urticina felina: Occasional in rock pools MARINE WORMS Ribbon Worm Lineus longissimus: Occasional in rock pools Amphinomid Worm Euphrosyne foliosa: Occasional in rock pools Cirratulid Worm Cirriformia tentaculata: Common in rock pools Ragworm Nereis sp.: Common in rock pools Coiled Tubeworm Spirorbis spirorbis: Common on intertidal rocks Tubeworm Pomatoceros triqueter: Common on intertidal rocks MOLLUSCS Common Saddle Oyster Anomia ephippium: Common in Weymouth Bay Common European Cockle Cerastoderma edule: Abundant in Weymouth Bay Variegated Scallop Chlamys varia: Common in Weymouth Bay Queen Scallop Chlamys opercularis: Common in Weymouth Bay Giant Razor Shell Ensis siliqua: Common in Weymouth Bay Dog Cockle Glycymeris glycymeris: Common in Weymouth Bay Oyster Ostrea edulis: Occasional in Newton's Cove Common Blue Mussel Mytilus edulis: Common on intertidal rocks Great Scallop Pecten maximus: Common in Weymouth Bay Piddock Pholas sp.: Occasional in Newton's Cove Striped Venus Venus striatula: Common in Newton's Cove Warty Venus Venus verrucosa: Occasional in Weymouth Bay Squid Loligo vulgaris: Commonly caught from Stone Pier Coat-of-mail Shell Lepidochitona cinereus: Common on intertidal rocks Common Whelk Buccinum undatum: Common in Newton's Cove American Slipper Limpet Crepidula fornicata: Abundant in Weymouth Bay Turban Topshell Gibbula magus: Occasional in Newton's Cove Purple Topshell Gibbula umbilicalis: Common on intertidal rocks Grey Topshell Gibbula cineraria: Common in rock pools Edible Winkle Littorina littorea: Common on intertidal rocks Flat Periwinkle Littorina obtusata (littoralis): Common on intertidal rocks Rough Winkle Littorina saxatilis: Common on intertidal rocks Thick Topshell (Toothed) Monodonta lineata: Common on intertidal rocks Dogwhelk Nucella lapillus: Common on intertidal rocks Netted Dogwhelk Nassarius reticulatus: Common in rock pools Common Limpet Patella vulgata: Common on intertidal rocks Blue-rayed Limpet Patina pellucida: Occasional in Newton's Cove European (Spotted) Cowrie Trivia monacha: Occasional in Newton's Cove sea slug Elysia viridis: Common in Newton's Cove CRUSTACEANS Sandhopper Orchestia gammarellus: Abundant in seaweed barnacle Balanus perforatus: Common on intertidal rocks barnacle Chthamalus stellatus: Common on intertidal rocks Acorn Barnacle Semibalanus balanoides: Common on intertidal rocks Parasitic Barnacle Sacculina carcini: Occasional on Shore Crabs in Newton's Cove Edible Crab Cancer pagurus: Common in rock pools Shore Crab Carcinus maenus: Common in rock pools Common Squat Lobster Galathea squamifera: Common in Newton's Cove Blue-striped Squat Lobster Galathea strigosa: Common in Newton's Cove Angular Crab Goneplax rhomboides: One record, August 1980 Lobster Homarus vulgaris: Occasional in Newton's Cove Spider Crab Inachus dorsettensis: Common in Newton's Cove Common Prawn Leander serratus: Common in rock pools Masked Crab Corystes cassivelaunus: Common in Weymouth Bay Spiny Spider Crab Maja squinado: Common in Newton's Cove Velvet Swimming Crab Necora puber: Common in rock pools Hermit Crab Pagarus bernhardus: Common in rock pools Pea Crab Pinnotheres pisum: Occasional in Cockles Porcelain Crab Porcellana platycheles: Common on intertidal rocks Hairy Crab Pilumnus hirtellus: Occasional in rock pools Sea-slater Ligia oceanica: Common on rocks above high tide Isopod Sphaeroma serratum: Occasional in rock pools BRYOZOANS: Sea-mat Membranipora membranacea common in Newton's Cove Sea-mat Turbicellepora magnicostata common in Newton's Cove ECHINODERMS: Brittlestar unknown species common in rock pools Sea Cucumber Cucumaria normani occasional in rock pools Cushion Star Asterina gibbosa occasional in rock pools ASCIDIANS: Star Ascidian Botryllus schlosseri common in rock pools Sea-squirt Ciona intestinalis occasional in rock pools Sea-squirt Ascidia mentula abundant in Portland Harbour Sea-squirt Phallusia mammillata occasional in Newton's Cove INSECTS: Kelp Fly Coelopa frigida abundant in seaweed Springtail Lipura maritima common in rock pools |
