Saturday 15 January 2022

Down South

Fantastic afternoon around south west Pembs at Castlemartin Corse and Angle Bay.

First at the Corse where the highlight was a juvenile Marsh Harrier which drifted east along the mash. The first time I've seen this species in Pembs and one of my absurlute favorate birds so really nice to watch. Also a Sparrowhawk flushed and 2 Cetti's Warblers. Seemingly missed Paul and Brian who had a more productive time there and at Angle. 

Later at Angle in the low light hundreds of waders and wildfowl which were too much to count! At least 60 Pintail, 300 Wigeon, 6 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Knot (suprisingly new for me), 30 Black-tailed Godwit, and 2 Great Northern Diver in the Bay. Quite a spectacular show from plenty of other species and would really like to have another visit when I can acctualy see things!