13th March 2024

 Weather: SW force 7

A member working with the friends of Hilbre clearing bracken from west of the old obs assisted with the relocation of about 30 frogs to other places on the island.

The strong south westerly prevented much in the way of migration but there was a small scattering of Meadow Pipits and 20 Pied Wagtails coming through. A couple of Woodpigeons arrived and sheltered from the wind on the east side. Three of the Eiders were located and there were 2 female Goosanders at the north end.

Waders found during breaks in the work over the tide included 2,000 knot, 100 Bar-tailed Godwits, 40 Grye Plover, 7 Purple Sandpipers, 140 Dunlin, 20 Redshanks and 180 Turnstones.

Brent Geese around the island were about 150, and 8 Common Scoter were on the sea.

Photos AS