Interesting
evening at the Gann, 8 species of wader recorded mainly Bar-tailed Godwit, also
in the mix were Oystercatcher, Redshank, Ruff, Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Knot and
a single Whimbrel. We have heard a Whimbrel calling on a few occasions since
the middle of January and there is a possibility this is the same bird.
The
most intriguing bird of the evening was a colour ringed Knot from a ringing
scheme in the Netherlands (we are awaiting details).
We
had some resightings from the Skomer Wardens today and one Oystercatcher ringed
last night was resighted on a Skomer high tide roost this morning. This
confirms further, that there is an interaction between the Gann and Skomer.
Thanks Ed, Bee, et al.
The
Purple Sandpiper ringed back in January may well not be a one-off occurrence,
as we had a chat with Derek G in the car park and he showed us a photo he took
back in November at the Gann of a Purple Sandpiper.
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