It seems like only last week that someone was writing on the blog that Llanrhystud is a God forsaken, birdless pile of pebbles by the sea. Not me, surely. I love the place. This morning there were a lot of Whimbrel about. I counted 52 between the car park and Llannon,either on the rocks or else restlessly moving north in small parties. Also seen; Fulmar, 4Sandwich Terns, 2Dunlins, 10Ringed Plovers, 4 Gannets,4 Wheatears and my first Common Whitethroat of the year.
This afternoon, prior to picking Tomos up from school I thought I deserved a short nap in the garden. Found sheltered spot, lay down, removed T shirt and closed eyes. Every time I did so our "friendly" Robin flew over and landed on my chest. Ouch! What a way to go. Mauled to death by a small passerine.