Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Marloes Mere this afternoon

 It was very quiet on the ponds with just Mallard and Moorhen visible but lots of cover.  The "Buff breasted" field had no waders but over 425 Herring Gull and 77 Great black-backed gulls (59 adult or near adult and 18 this years juvs) and not one had a Skokholm or indeed any colour ring on.  About 90% were standing up and visible - quite a collection of birds mostly loafing or preening and maybe a pre roost gathering (it was 1630 when I left).- wonder where they all came from?   One exceedingly dark juvenile presumed LBB gull might be worth a look in better light if it returns.

On Tenby golf course yesterday only 16 Chough but a good movement of Meadow pipits noted.