July started with an enjoyable day in the field. Not even
the brief rain showers could stop two Great
Spotted Woodpeckers from being
found first thing. The pair proceeded to tour the island taking in Traeth
Ffennon, Nant, Ty Pellaf, The Withies, and Cristin on route.
The first Grey Wagtail of the autumn was found on the South
End along with 27 Curlews, one Whimbrel, two Redshanks, and a Lapwing. West
Coast passage was again evident with 17 Gannets, 25 Black-headed Gulls, and 35
Common Scoters heading south. Feeding in the Lowlands were 130 Starlings, whilst
one Collared Dove, 21 Swifts, one Siskin, and three Grey Herons were also
noted. A high count off 88 Puffins was made on the East Side in the afternoon
from our ever increasing breeding colony.
Last but not least, the first Six-spot Burnet Moth took wing
today in the Lowlands and a family party of Harbour Porpoise gave close views at the
North End.
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