Archive for May 31st, 2006

31st May 2006, Wednesday

Sandwich Terns, Black-headed Gulls and Woodlice!

About two hundred pairs of these large terns have been nesting, almost out of site on an island with tall vegetation a long way from the hides at Ternery Pool. However, in the last few days there has been much activity with many pairs on an island in front of the Crittall Hide. This is a much better chance for observing their behaviour and for photography.

Sandwich Terns from Crittall Hide

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31st May 2006, Wednesday

Pannel Valley NR

Although we are at the end of May, many migrants are still arriving. Yesterday there was a continual passage of Swift and House Martin up the valley with a few Swallow. At about 18.00 over 200 Swift were feeding low over the reedbeds. A Spoonbill was still present in the area and was also seen flying up the valley.

Swift