Ynyslas high tide wader roost

I visited Ynyslas point this morning armed with a 'brolly' cause it looked like I might get rained on! The wind was quite keen but it was pleasant nonetheless. I was joined by Russell Jones. We had great views of good numbers of Dunlin and Ringed Plover at the usual roost site the birds shifting around according to the state of tide. Russell spotted a Curlew Sandpiper amongst the Dunlin actively feeding on the shoreline and a wheatear and White Wagtail on the spit. A Peregrine made an appearance heading in quite a decisive manner across the estuary over to 'gog' land (looked like a female). There were Gannets, a Fulmar and good numbers of Manx Shearwaters offshore and a solitary drake Scoter flying North. Not a bad tally of bird species standing in one spot! Sometimes its nice to reflect on the fact that we live in a beautiful part of Britain.