There has clearly been a recent departure of many wigeon and there were no obvious Brent geese at Angle Bay but there was a reasonable variety of expected species present for all to enjoy. Pintail numbers were probably in double figures, with nice views of a flock of 8 (4 males and 4 females). Two drake gadwall looked somewhat out of place though but added to the interest.
Among the numerous herring gulls and black-headed there were several common gulls (left and right in above photo) but we couldn't see any obvious Med gulls here this morning.
At the Angle village/harbour-end we could see no sign of the whooper swan with the small herd of mute swans over there. Had it moved on with the Brents? A few turnstones were feeding on the beach but we couldn't see any obvious bar-tailed godwits.
A colour-ringed curlew (one of Paddy's and Mike's ringed birds) unfortunately flew off before the numerals could be read properly on one of its rings. Earlier, a colour-ringed oystercatcher was wading in water, making it impossible to determine its particular ring combination.
We ended the day over at Bosherston. Here goosanders, although seen well, seemed to be rather scattered and in lower numbers than expected (probably only 10-12 today). Two goldeneyes (drake and a duck) were at the top of the Easterrn Arm as were 3 tufted ducks (2 males and a female).
A small flock of little grebes (7 in all) were loafing and feeding in a very tight group in the upper eastern arm - a typical location for them. The usual gadwall/coot combinations were feeding with a few wigeon and teal but overall numbers of waterfowl were generally quite low. Five herons were probably local residents. It won't be too long before they start displaying in readiness for breeding.
All in all, a cold but hopefully enjoyable time was had by all. Thanks Lyndon for organising it on behalf of Pembs Bird Group.