From the first platform many common waders were visible, with 3 Little Ringed Plovers being the highlight. 5 Sand Martins flitted around.
A good trip, but the uncertain weather for Easter could dampen my next cunning plans....
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Reaping the Reedlings
After a busy, but successful day at work on Tues 18th March (2 driving tests, 2 passes-one unexpected), I had a couple of spare hours to pop to Uskmouth and Goldcliff.
At Uskmouth, 2 male Bearded Tits showed well, but too briefly for photos, and a couple of Chiffchaffs showed. The Little Owl was still present, with lingering Redwings and Fieldfares nearby. Pintail, Wigeon and Teal were on the sea, and a Grey Plover was a good find amongst the common waders on the shoreline.
At Goldcliff, in failing light, 2 Little Owls were present:
From the first platform many common waders were visible, with 3 Little Ringed Plovers being the highlight. 5 Sand Martins flitted around.
A good trip, but the uncertain weather for Easter could dampen my next cunning plans....
From the first platform many common waders were visible, with 3 Little Ringed Plovers being the highlight. 5 Sand Martins flitted around.
A good trip, but the uncertain weather for Easter could dampen my next cunning plans....
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Yeah, weather looks set to be pretty bad over Easter. I was hoping to be able to go either for the King Eider in Devon or the Black Duck in Pembs (calling in on the Rosy Starling at Haverfordwest on the way). Doesn't look as though I'll go for either if the weather is going to be that bad.
We're going to stay down in Pembs during the second week of the Easter holidays so I hope the Black Duck hangs around until then.
Cunning plans, Baldrick! Do tell.
I shall be near Weymouth for a few days from 31 March, where I shall no doubt catch up with lots of goodies arriving at the Obs.
This weekend however, is still open for a trip out somewhere, though I still fancy a quick trip around the capital to catch up with long-staying rarities. It looks however, as if the firecrests may have buggered off.
The Firecrests were there yesterday. Perhaps Joek didn't bother looking for them today?
I'll be seeing Eagles (but not the feathered type) at the 02 Arena in London on Sun evening and back in Wales on Monday so may head for Pembs on Tuesday if anyone else is available and fancies.
Sorry boys - I'm workin' Tuesday (and Wednesday). I'm off Thursday and Friday though if you fancy a later trip.
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