Today a south-westerly of F6 and a sea state of four was recorded, visibility was moderate. Heavy rain cleared up by early morning but some light showers remained throughout the day, clearing up in the evening.

Grass Emerald © Joel Tragen

A Grey Heron was present on Solfach in the morning. A total of seven Shelducks were present around the narrows and 16 Mallards were recorded.

A female Sparrowhawk was sighted at Cristin and later in the Withies. A pair of Peregrines was seen over the mountain.

A Whimbrel was seen on Solfach, the only other waders sighted were 193 Oystercatchers including a count of 191 from the coastline of Ty Pellaf to the North End.

Ten Swallows and two House Martins were the only hirundines recorded. 26 Meadow Pipits and 21 Rock Pipits were recorded. Three Pied Wagtails and an ‘alba’ Wagtail flew over. The family group of Starlings were seen in the Lowlands, the pair of adults along with four juveniles.

Tom found a Firecrest singing at Cristin; it remained extremely elusive, only been seen in flight as it flew from one end of the garden to the other. A Reed Warbler was heard singing in Ty Pellaf Withy. Other warblers included: four each of Sedge Warblers and Chiffchaffs.

The only finches recorded today were 11 Linnets including a family of four on the South End.