Monday, 10 August 2015

Monday 10th August 2015

Monday dawned overcast windy and wet, well that's a change!!!!

I don't do cute and cuddly but well this baby Rabbit......

I popped down to WWT Llanelli as I haven't visited for over a week, it looked pretty bleak but soon things improved.

One of the highlights was 469 Black tailed Godwits dropping in, with at least six juveniles in stunning plumage, these are the sub species "islandica" and as the name suggests these birds probably bred in Iceland.

469 Black-tailed Godwit plus, Redshank, Lapwing and a Knot


Yesterday a 1st summer Yellow Legged Gull had been reported and I picked it up preening on a grassy island, a bit far for a decent photo, but the very light head and heavy dark bill are good diagnostic features.
1st Summer Yellow Legged Gull sat on the grass bank  in the middle of the picture


A Grey Heron struggled with an Eel.



A tricky moment?

 


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