Therefore I was down at the Quay for 10, fully kitted out for the inclement weather...but...I didn't go. It didn't feel right. It turned out to be a good decision as the Bird wasn't seen all day. I returned to the flat and persuaded Louise to join me for a walk to Carreg-Dhu the annual home of Firecrest. The main reason for choosing this Site was... shelter from the strong wind, which was forecast to remain all day. Once on situ I decided to try the "let it/them come to me" approach. It/they didn't by 1pm so we headed for Longstones cafe for lunch.
We returned to Carreg-Dhu but the forecast improvement in the precipitation didn't materialize ,so Louise headed back and I sat under the magnificent palm...hoping...
It wasn't to be...today., although I did see this chap in amongst the apples! I also added Siskin.
Proving if you sit somewhere long enough!
Thankfully by 2.30 the rain had stopped. I checked the news and decided to have a crack at the Curlew Sandpiper on Porth Hellick beach, even though I realized it would be on an exposed part of the Island in the teeth of the gale force Easterly...
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| Lively! |
A group of 4 House Martins feeding in the lee of the wind along a conifer edge had provided entertainment "en route". I could see a couple of Birders at the far end, so I made my way along the path and dropped down to join them. Sure enough they weer looking at the target Bird. After a few minutes I located it feeding vigorously in the company of a Dunlin...a nice comparison...
Although the rain had ceased it was still very overcast...as well as breezy! Fortunately the CS decided to walk towards its admirers...
Greenshank was also added. Not a great day Weather or Species "wise" BUT a nice end to it with time spent with a quality Bird in a spectacular setting...
Trip Total - 66 Species
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