An early morning visit to Ynys-hir resulted in the following sightings -
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. I could hear one drumming as soon as I got out of my car. The drumming continued for some time and eventually I got a brief sighting at the usual hot-spot.
Blackcaps and Willow Warblers singing their little hearts out all over the place.
Grasshopper Warbler heard but not seen near Marion Mawr hide.
Cuckoo and Wood Warblers also heard but not seen.
Sedge and Reed Warblers seen at Breakwater and Ynys Eidol hides.
4 Wheatear, 4 Stonechat, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Peregrine and 1 male Pintail seen.
I also saw my first Canada goslings of the year!
Picking up on Mike Hayward and other peoples observations, I have also seen far fewer Wheatear, Stonechat and other hitherto common species this year compared with what I have come to expect. I do hope we're not being unduly pessimistic but it is worrying isn't it!