Ynys-hir

As the tide pushed the waders closer to Breakwater Hide at about noon today I got good views of three raptors obviously looking for lunch. A Peregrine, a female Merlin and male Hen Harrier all within the space of about ten minutes. Other birds seen include c100 Dunlin, c110 Shellduck, 25 Redshank, pair of Goosander, 2 Greylag Geese, 4 Pintail and 1 Goldeneye. As I trudged back to the visitor centre it began to snow. At the cross-roads I stoped to admire Siskins, Long-tailed Tits, a Nuthatch and Great-spotted Woodpecker in the leafless trees before heading for home and hot tea.