Flagpoles 15.00 28th July

Oystercatchers up to 74+, if this is the usual autumn movement then appears to be starting a couple of weeks early.A couple of Dunlinish waders flying about as well. Up to 30 Black Headed Gulls...No Meds. yet.

More Silver Washed Frillaries

There were three Silver Washed Fritillaries at Llanychaer on Friday .
Slightly further a field a Green Sandpiper at Rosebush Reservoir yesterday,the pair of Great Crested Grebe seemed to have failed to hatch any young this year after two attempts.
At Pantmarnog a family party of Willow Tits six maybe seven individuls, also 2 Crossbills.

Silver Washed Fritillary

A single Silver Washed Fritillary at Llanychaer this afternoon,also 4 Commas.

Fishguard Outer Breakwater 23rd July.

Moving waders apparent as 4 Redshank seen & a single summer plumaged Turnstone, approx. 10 Common Scoter passed distantly. A few Porpoises seen in the bay during a one hour survey with Walrus & Hannah from Seatrust.

Flagpoles 13.00 Little Egrets

Highlight of todays visit, 2 Little Egrets also a single Whimbrel calling over but didn't see it.

Dave Glanville

It is with much shock & sadness that I heard of the passing of Dave Glanville this weekend. I will remember his enthusiasm on his visits to Strumble in particular & as noted in the piece on Pembrokeshire Birds he was great company to have in the lookout next to you. Sincere condolences to his family & friends, he will be greatly missed.


Adrian  

Flagpoles 15.00 17th July.

Usual suspects ( Herring Gulls, Oystercatchers & a few Black Headed Gull ), Curlews up to 4 now & 2 slightly smaller more distant waders gave them selves up as Greenshanks uttering their " Tew.Tew,Tew " call as they flew off.