Ynyslas Invasion

We've had huge numbers of waders at high tide today, something in the region of 2,500 dunlin and 500 ringed plover. 2 turnstone and 10 sanderling were seen also.

But as I've been out on the reserve today I can't help but notice the massive numbers of swallows flying north. In one spot I was seeing at least 10 a minute pass within 20m of me. It seems they've got fed up waiting for the northerly winds to ease and are going for it en masse.

Andy Bramwell,

Asst Reserve Manager, Ynyslas