Monday 12 April 2021

North Pembs coast

Two Garden Warblers were singing loudly in the hedge near our house early this morning - a typical arrival date for them in this area. We then headed up to the north coast to check out early season chough breeding activities. Several pairs were in expected places which was good to see. 

From mid-morning onwards there was a reasonable hirundine passage happening between Pwllygranant and Cemaes Head. It involved a small numbers of House Martins and in excess of 100 Swallows - mostly heading west. A female Kestrel was hunting at Cemaes, in a spot we usually see one. Ravens were busy feeding young in the nest at a usual spot. 

Great views too of snow-covered mountains in distant Snowdonia.