Friday 12 December 2008

Then there were three!

Did a ferry survey aboard the "Stena Europe" Wed/Thurs, nothing of particular interest birdwise but yesterday had a nice pod of Circa 50/60 common dolphins whilst also seeing a porpoise with a calf when leaving and returning into Fishguard Harbour. So whats this got to do with birds, some will be asking!
Decided to go out on the outer breakwater yesterday and thought I saw three Snow Buntings as I drove down the breakwater. I was looking out to sea, so just saw them flit out of the corner of my eye. This morning I went for another look and had great views of the porpoise and calf also one RTD, but I am also able to confirm three snow buntings on sea wards side of breakwater including at least one cracking male, allthingsgood, cliff