Whilst out checking chough sites etc in recent days along various parts of the south Pembs coast the number of juv linnets around has been quite striking compared with the same period last year. There seem to be bumper numbers of linnet families along many parts of the coast where there is suitable gorse scrub etc breeding habitat. Loose flocks of between 30+ and 50+ have been noted in some places, such as along the Angle peninsula and around Trewent Point. Presumably the recent spell of warm, settled weather has contributed to good breeding success for this and other species this season?
A male kestrel was hunting along the coast near West Angle this morning. We wondered if he was breeding somewhere nearby as kestrels aren't at their usual location on the Angle peninsula this year. Then again, Valero isn't so far away so perhaps he was from over there?
