Species variety was reasonably good but numbers of birds generally lower than in November. However, between us all we probably saw over 300 skylarks across several stubble fields. It was also pleasing that at least one arable field planted with ruderal herb margins had six yellowhammers. Hopefully a sign that this kind of management is helping to improve the situation for this fast declining species!
Annie and I looked at the Llangloffan Fen seed-crop strip this morning. Modest numbers of chaffinches and linnets being the main species there today. However, considering it was monoculture rye-grass when we checked the area previously with "zero birds" present means that even small strips like this can make a difference!
This afternoon, we noted that two overwintering great northern divers were still present in Goodwick harbour. One was close to the inner breakwater at times, the other more distant and possibly a third there too but not easy to see.
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| This one was feeding close to the harbour entrance at times |