Brynberian

Lisa and I spent over 3 hours slogging around sometimes difficult terrain at Brynberian Moor this afternoon.  We found 2 pairs of Whinchat but they seem to be being outcompeted by Stonechats which were everywhere.  Also here at least 7 Lesser Redpoll, a singing Grasshopper Warbler and a male Common Redstart.

Male Whinchat, Brynberian Moor

Earlier we had 2 Black Guillemots in Fishguard Harbour which is hopefully a positive sign.

Last Monday on Skomer I was delighted to see a juvenile Curlew on one of the paths, the first time I have ever seen one in Pembrokeshire.  So sad that these are the last remaining breeding pairs in the county.

Juvenile Curlew, running Roadrunner style down the path

Adult Curlew, keeping an eye on Junior's whereabouts

Finally, like Bob & Annie we have recently recorded a singing Yellowhammer at Hasguard Cross (thanks to some temporary traffic lights!).