296 Looking out on Portland Harbour part 2

About this episode

The episode captures a serene moment at Portland Harbour, highlighting the natural beauty and tranquility of the location.

Here beneath the tree again, at the water's edge. Looking out on Portland Harbour. Left of scene the sunlit parapets of Nothe Fort. Ahead the flat sun-drenched sea, with lazy waves rolling in over half exposed rocks. Right of scene are some small boats, tugging against their moorings. Rising and falling on light swell. The sparrows seem to like it here. The lazy waves. The peace gathered in around the tree. The distant hum of boats. Traversing the horizon. Lit sharp in the morning sun. A pair of wood pigeons fly in. Join the sparrows. Perch high on a top branch. Spread their wings in the soft sea breeze, as if to fly. But no. They’re just stretching their wings, to catch the warmth of the sun. * This passage of time is a follow-on from episode 251. It's part of a twelve hour overnight recording we made in 2023 on a visit to Weymouth. This spot on the rocks underneath the lone tree by the water immediately to the right of the fort, facing out to the sea, is one of the most sheltered and naturally peaceful places we found along this part of the coast. The waves move in a very particular way as they roll in over the rocks. And due to the woodland behind the fort there's rich…

People in this episode

Host: Hugh Huddy

Topics covered

• nature
• peace
• birds
• coastal scenery
• recording
• outdoor experience

Keywords

• Portland Harbour
• Nothe Fort
• birds
• waves
• nature sounds
• Weymouth
• coastal
• peaceful

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Portland Harbour, Nothe Fort, Weymouth, sea, coast

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