An early morning visit was followed later by an afternoon trip staying
over the tide. A maximum of 9 Purple Sandpipers were seen - 8 roosting in the
tide gauge & 1 seen flying off to Middle to roost with the Turnstones. A
small flock of 10-12 Common Scoter spent the time splashing around on the sea
near HE52. Surprisingly 4 Gannets were seen fishing throughout the period
between Hilbre and the wind farm. Less surprising were the Great-crested Grebes
and single Red-throated Diver.
The colour ringed Turnstone from winter 2007/08 was photographed just
before high tide- see photo.
The ringed female Kestrel spent the afternoon hunting Short-tailed Field Voles
and was seen to be successful on at least two occasions - see photo where you
can just make out the ring on the right leg.
(PSW) photos PSW
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