We are visiting the area from the Midlands (revisiting the area for my wife who spent a lot of time here when she was studying at Lampeter). Thought you would appreciate details of sightings we had today before the rain set in.
On the rocks near the pier in Aberystwyth this morning we saw 5 Turnstone, a Curlew and an Oystercatcher.
Couldn't locate the Black Redstart which was a shame as it is a bit of a bogey bird for me.
On the Road to Borth, 2 Red Kites. At Ynys-las Dunes, a male and female Stoenechat.
3 Purple Sandpipers on the concrete jetty at the harbour in Aberystwyth this afternoon along with about 5 Rock Pipits, a Grey Wagtail, 2 Shags and a female Goosander on the river. Then the rain set in. Hopefully it will clear up tomorrow so we can try and find 2 other bogey birds of ours - Chough and Red Breasted Mergansers (which we did not manage to see at Ynys-hir). So, if you are able to give us any tips as to where we could find these species we would be really grateful.
Roland