Flat calm conditions were perfect for the first trip out to Ynys Gwylan Fawr of the year; this was the first time since mid-march assistants Ed and Ollie have left the Island! The main aim of the trip was to survey the breeding seabirds including counting over 700 Puffin holes!
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Looking towards Ynys Gwylan Bach and Bardsey! © Ed Betteridge |
After the counts were completed we focused on ringing the seabirds. We were able to ring an astonishing 82 Shag chicks of which 50 also had a colour ring or darvic added. We also spent time ringing Great Black-backed Gull and Herring Gulls chicks including being able to darvic five Great Black-backed Gulls that were big enough.
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Colour ringed Great Black-backed Gull © Ed Betteridge |
We ended the trip try our luck with catching Puffins; this worked 'well' with 11 birds being found (7 adults, 4 pufflings). During the trip we also saw some signs of Autumn with a few Swifts and Curlews heading over.
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