Monday 26 April 2010

Volcanic Ash produces a heavy migrant fall at Stackpole?


Stackpole is an excellent place for birds and it has been a little while since a new species was added to the NNR-list. Even so, I would not have predicted this one being found on Stackpole Warren and another being seen behind Broadhaven - recorded late last week by NT seasonal warden Vikki Jarman and others (Photo, one of several taken by Vikki).

Now the thing is, was this one grounded by the ash cloud for so long that it simply forgot how to fly at all, or did the ash cloud cause it to drop out of the sky? If so are there any others lurking around Pembs? What ever, it surely is a must for your list this year!