Following in Toby's footsteps somewhat, I had a lovely walk from Marloes Mere to Martin's Haven along the road and back via the coast path, and then a quick shufty at the Gann.
Migrant wise it was fairly quiet, I totalled 5 Blackcaps and 2 Chiffchaffs and failed to find any Wheatears, also no hirundines. I did really enjoy the several pairs of Stonechats that were showing well in suitable habitat. Marloes Mere held a good selection of ducks including a pair of Pintail, 6 Wigeon, and 5 Tufted Duck (on the irrigation reservoir).
The Gann was relatively devoid of birds, but I did follow a female Reed Bunting along the ridge, there was a Knot on the lagoon with a few Curlew, and the Wigeon upstream of the bridge numbered 80 or so. The 5 Shelduck on the lagoon were engaging in some fun territorial behaviour: what a joy it is to have them back after their winter holidays.
