A very enjoyable early morning walk around Aberaeron today. The migrants are moving in and even some wintering species still around.
Great Black back, Herring and Black headed Gulls. Oystercatcher, Turnstone,
Golden Plover(12), Cormorant, Canada Goose, a single Red throated Diver close in
heading south. Carrion Crow, Rook, Jackdaw, Magpie, Mallard, Goosander, Mandarin
Duck, Grey Heron, a Red Kite carrying nest material, Stonechat, Linnet,
Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Siskin, House Sparrow, Starling, Great, Blue
and Coal Tit. Pheasant, Feral Pigeon, Wood Pigeon, Collared Dove, Blackbird,
Song and Mistle Thrush, Robin, Dunnock, Wren, Dipper, Kingfisher, Great Spotted
Woodpecker, Goldcrest, great views of a singing male Blackcap, Chiffchaff,
Nuthatch and Pied Wagtail.
Andy James