Signs of autumn migration at Cosmeston this morning. At the tree sapling plantation above Sully Brook, Whinchat and Tree Pipit and also Stonechat. Pix taken distantly so as not to flush, so record shot crops. From the other day, a Moorhen with a newish chick at the dipping pond – I think this one from a third brood from this pair! Yesterday in teh morning drizzle there was a single Swift high over W lake plus a few House and Sand Martins.




I saw a single Swift at Pontyclun last night (August 9th). I record all the swifts I see and at this time of the year I’m always wondering if this will be the last one for the season.