It’s hard to
believe but the Pembrokeshire Birds Blog is 10 years old today. Although the
Archive goes back to January 2008 the
first 2 years of records were erased and the first posting was on 14 April
2006.
Whilst most bird
news is broadcast via the national bird news services and Twitter these days the blog is still read on a
regular basis by a large audience with
daily hits of around 850
currently.
As well as giving local and visiting birders
information on the common birds in the county we have helped spread the news of
some good rarities over the years such as Pacific Diver in 2007, the long
staying Squacco Heron in 2010, Semi Palmated Sandpiper, Isabelline Wheatear and
Orphean Warbler in 2013 to name just a few.
As ever a big
thanks to all those who have helped keep the blog going over the years – Rich
Dobbins and Mike Young-Powell who run
the blog with me day to day, local and visiting birders who e mail in their
sightings and, of course, the band of local birders who over 10 years have
taken the time and trouble to post their sightings and photos so that others
can enjoy the birds in Pembrokeshire.