Sunday 19 March 2023

Light winds and sunny spells dominated the morning before the weather changed and the winds strengthen in the evening. An arrival of Wheatears saw 20 across the Island of which 17 were males. A Water Rail was flushed in the Wetlands, a Whimbrel was around the Narrows and a Redwing was in the Withies. Chiffchaff and Goldcrest continued to arrive with 13 and 11, respectively. 

Wheatear © Ed Betteridge

This year saw the addition of a thermal imager, this should help us to get a better understanding of the nocturnal birdlife on Bardsey. During the evening a walk around Wetlands resulted in six Woodcock (two trapped), two Snipe and a Barn Owl.

Woodcock © Ollie King

Woodcock © Ollie King

Other birds included a Sparrowhawk, 132 Oystercatchers, three Redshanks, four Skylarks, 214 Meadow Pipits, eight Robins, a Song Thrush, a Starling and seven Chaffinches.  

Meadow Pipit © Ed Betteridge

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