Less variety this winter, although a Moorhen in December was unexpected. In January, the camera took 87 pictures, around 20 of which had no identifiable creature in the picture. Of those that did:
- Water Rails were by far the most common, present in half of all the remaining pictures. Only one fifth of these were in daytime: the vast majority at night. And at least two rails were present in one in five of the pictures.
- 2 pictures of a Hen Pheasant.
- 3 pictures of a Fox
- 7 pictures of Rats.
This last really highlights the need for good biosecurity if you are taking any baggage to Skomer or Skokholm: please be aware of the proximity of rats to the Martin's Haven landing.
