Weather: SSW force 5/6 rain early
Overnight rain had fallen as snow on the welsh mountains but the sun soon came out at Hilbre.
There were quite a few species passing through this morning, for instance this male Wheatear showing well for the members.
also 3 Chiffchaffs, 6 White Wagtails, 4 Goldfinches and 6 Skylarks. A few of the larger visitors were 2 Canada Geese and 2 Woodpigeons. A single Snipe was an irregular visitor to the islands while more usual waders inlcuded 1,000 Knot, 350 Dunlin, 30 Sanderling, 120 Turnstone and 6 Purple Sandpipers. Floating on the sea were 20 Common Scoter, a Great Crested Grebe and 3 Guillemot. A Porpoise swam in a north westerly direction.
Photos CJW
No comments:
Post a Comment