Weather: ESE force 3
A fairly quiet day with just the singing Chiffchaff present representing the warblers, plus a few odd visitors to the island. A single Swift paid a visit just after dawn.
Five Jackdaws passed over flying in a south easterly direction.
A Grey Wagtail flew from the whaleback towards the south. while the White Wagtail continued to sing, and at some point was collecting food.
Two Goldfinches were noted after a blank day yesterday. Gannets were a spectacular sight with about 100 seen flying up the river even further than Mostyn.
Terns were scarcer with 25 Sandwich and 4 Common. The pair of Common Scoter were here again, with 6 Little Egrets and 3 Grey Herons. Only 4 Shelduck stayed around the islands again, one wonders what effect the Fox has had on this. A pair of Mallard were on the pond, its good to see a female.
There were 5 Eiders today including 2 males.
The Whimbrel continue to be the main attraction among the waders, there were 16 today, also 25 Dunlin, 6 Knot, 2 Turnstone and 35 Ringed Plover. With some young Rock Pipits about the numbers have increased to about 10 birds. Only 2 Swallows were recorded, local birds that will be breeding.
There was a large influx of Red Admiral butterflies this morning, estimated at 25. In addition were 8 Green-veined White, 6 Large White and an Orange Tip.
Photos AEH
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