While kayaking out from
Newport today I noted at least 6 house martins flying around the large
cliff facing south just to the north of Cat Rock. I saw 2 separate nest
sites here, both very high on the cliff.
Kayaking south towards Cwm-yr-eglwys, there were no further house
martins until reaching Aberfforest, where once again there were at least
6 birds flying around the inlet. I clearly saw 5 classical nests on the
south facing cliff on the north side of the cove. As this was lower, it
was much easier to see the nests without binoculars.
I have been staying at Newport for around 6 separate weeks per year for
the last 10 years. Until recently there would be up to 20 house martins
in the colony by Cat Rock, though this may have been post-breeding.
(Sue Jenkins)
