Thursday, 4 March 2010

Willow Tit, Whoopers and more

A superb view of a singing Willow Tit at Llangloffan Fen was the highlight of a good days birding around the county. Also 4 Stock Dove there.
Newgale - 1 GreatNorthern Diver and 3 Red-throated divers.
Broadhaven - 12 Red-throated divers (one in almost full summer plumage) and c50 Common Scoter.
Heathfield - 1 Pochard, 21 Tufted Duck and 1 Goldeneye.
Penberry pool - 5 Whooper Swans
St Davids Airfeld - 6 Shoveler and nice to see some Stonechats that have been noted as missing elsewhere.
Trefeiddan common - another Stonechat and unbeatable views of a female Merlin on a telegraph pole just yards away.
Dowrog common at dusk - a male and 2 ringtail Hen Harriers.
(Paul G and Wendy J)