Saturday, 9 February 2019

Iceland gull, Newgale and Black redstart, St Brides

Newgale: An adult Iceland gull in a cattle field, on north side of the marsh was likely the same bird Paul found a few weeks ago. Really blustery so checking the pipits was hard work, but only 5-6 Rock pipits. Marloes Mere: 7 Tufted duck (4m) in north irrigation pool. The Gann: 14 Brent, 2 GC grebe, the Merganser and the Goldeneye. Dozen Ringed plover and 3 Grey plover. St Brides: Black redstart briefly on church roof, but elusive, 14 Turnstone on the beach. A female Merlin pursuing a Skylark with vertical climbs and stoops at Talbenny airfield. Red kites at Newgale, Sandy Haven and Talbenny. Capped a good morning out with Paul G.