The Pembrokeshire Pipit

Q: What do the P Stand For in Pembrokeshire?
A: Its Got to be Pechora as in the Pipit.

What an absolute Corker!!! Showed down to about six feet at one stage. A bit disappointed in the photos tho as it showed so well.

Bramblings

I had a spare hour at lunchtime today so it was spent at Pantygasseg near Pontypool for the large Brambling flock that was reported yesterday.There were still good numbers about but they were very flighty.Difficult to digiscope as they were moving around to quickly.

Long Tailed Duck

After visiting the Snow Bunting I stopped off at Park Cwm Darren Lake south East of Merthyr Tydfill for the Long Tailed Duck.It was Quite happily diving away with a few coot and a couple of mallard for company.

Snow Bunting Again

Another Snow Bunting but this time it was this side of the Severn bridge(getting closer to Gwent all the time)Viewing conditions difficult due to the gale force winds but still managed some shots as it walked past at about six feet.It got so close at one stage that the auto focus on the camera didn't work.

Birds And The Letter S

A week of birds with the letter S in their names and places..
All Seen on ThurSday,Saturday And Sunday (3)
2 Snow BuntingS - Stolford SomerSet (5)
1 Juv Pom/Artic Skua - Stolford SomerSet (4) Any Thoughts
1 Spotted Sandpiper - LiSvave ReServior Cardiff (4)
1 Black RedStart - St BrideS Newport (3)
1 White-Rumped Sandpiper - Kenfig Nature ReServe Glamorgan (2)
And LoadS Of FieldfareS everywhere (2)

White Rumped Sand

Spent a couple of hours at Kenfig this morning for the White Rumped Sandpiper.It was on show straight away and showing down to a few meters.Also picked up a Med Gull on the posts by the south hide.Had a quick look for the Dartford Warbler with no joy before shooting back to work.