This morning’s WeBS count at Barry Old Harbour was on the falling tide. Just three waterbird species present: 6 Oystercatcher on rocks below Parade Gardens, 2 Shelduck and a flock of 24 Redshank (just one less than my highest count here of 25 in February 2016). Gulls present included 2 adult Great Black-backed Gulls, along with small numbers of Black-headed, Herring and Lesser Black-backed Gulls.

Waterbirds at Cadoxton Ponds included a Kingfisher, 6 Moorhen, 1 Cormorant and a flyover Grey Heron. Sparrowhawk and Raven were also present, and birds singing there included Song Thrush, lots of Dunnock, Robin, Wren, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Cetti’s Warbler and Greenfinch.