Sunday, 19 September 2021

19th September 2021

 Weather:  SW force 2

Excellent sightings of ducks this morning with 24 Pintail, 5 Teal and 22 Wigeon,

  and an unusual fly-past of 5 Tufted Duck (a less than annual visitor to Hilbre) into the estuary.

 A couple of Wheatear came through, the lowest number for a while and 2 Goldcrests were grounded and one was ringed.

 A Chiffchaff and a Grey Wagtail were on the island at some stage. Many Ringed Plover were feeding between the islands.

 A Marsh Harrier was seen heading into the Hilbre recording area from the north shore mid-morning (AMC) and 7 Brent Geese arrived in the evening (per Tim Kinch). Back on the mainland 4 Curlew Sandpipers were by the main lake south end mud (also in the recording area)

 

 

Photos AEH, SRW

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