Weather: NE force 3/4
Following the surprise discovery of a Glossy Ibis hanging around the marsh just off Hoylake, a midday visit was made to Hilbre.
With perseverance and a Telescope it was seen in flight at Hoylake from the obs at Hilbre, (bird photos taken at Hoylake)
This bird is a first for Hilbre, although appearances in Britain have increased in recent years. More familiar a bird on the island was the Stonechat that has been here for some time.
Other birds logged today were a Raven on the beach, 285 Brent, 42 Shelduck, a female Common Scoter, 2 Guillemots, 8 Little Egret, a Grey Heron, 6,500 Oystercatchers, 25 Ringed and 35 Grey Plover, 240 Curlew, 38 Sanderling and residents 6 Rock Pipits, 4 Meadow Pipits, 4 Blackbirds and 3 Robins.
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