...not a lot was happening (Wednesday a.m.19/7/17). The usual mob of around
200 gulls were loitering between dog attacks. About 150 Herring G, 30 Black
Headed G, 3 GBBG , and 5 adult Med Gulls - the first I have seen there since
March. Also on shore were Oystercatcher (7) (no other waders) Cormorant, Rock
Pipit, C. Crow, House sparrow.
All rather quiet offshore: a few Gannets and an occasional small (5-20)
group of Shearwaters a long way out, and the steady stream of auks to and from
New Quay cliffs, seen until recently, was noticeably absent. However, a Great
Crested Grebe then did an elegant circuit of the bay, settled for short while,
then headed north east up the coast - a pleasant surprise.
There really wasn't much to count (apart from one Dolphin and one seal
which didn't take long ) so resorted to counting lobster pots. In the sea area
between the east end of Cei Bach and New Quay Head I could see 91. I have no
idea what a sustainable number is, but seems rather a lot?
Richard Williams