Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Milford Haven and Dowrog Common 11th Feb

From Dylan Daunt: 

Local morning walk around Milford Haven produced a few good birds.

Castlepill held a few birds including 3 Common Sandpiper, 5 Mute Swan, Shelduck, 2 Little Egret, Kingfisher and 9 Turnstone.

The Rath viewpoint had some nice birds including a flock of 8 Brent Geese going east, a pair of Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Great Crested Grebe and a Great Northern Diver. 
Lots of activity at Dowrog this evening.

3 Hen Harriers (two males and one female) and a Short-eared Owl were seen before 5. It was nice to see one of the Hen Harriers interacting with the Short-eared Owl.

The Pallid Harrier flew into roost at 17:06 and showed nicely for just under a minute. 

Other species of note included Water Rail, Kestrel and Fieldfare.