Saturday 20 December 2008

Cattle Egret / Sandyhaven/ Mission accomplished!

Finally at 1500 hrs, a cattle egret in the field behind the chapel! I tried to get a closer look at any markings but the low angle of the sun didn`t help. Had a look at Philbeach several times but only 1 Little egret there.
This evening at the Gann, 20 light Brents, c300 LBB Gulls, c150 BH Gulls. On the lagoon, 35 Teal, 11 l/Grebe c45 Snipe.
In line with Johns` comments - Starlings do seem to be everywhere, several large flocks today,the last being c 1000 flying East over St Ishmaels about 1630.