Corking male Redstart at Cossie this morning [ta to Lol Middleton for the call], in small clump of trees & bramble on RHS by the small dried out pool beyond the dragonfly pond. Egyptian Goose still present and a few Willow Warbler singing. At Lavernock Reserve, 3-4 Blackcap singing, Chiffie, fem Green ‘Pecker, Swallow, 3 Bullfinch, Greenfinch, 2 Song Thrush singing.

Chiffchaff on way out to Whiteford Pt. In addition to the usual wildfowl, 1 Slav Grebe and 1 what was prob a partial moult Slav although we first thought Black-necked but bird v distant. Also 1 G N Diver. Plenty of Sanderling and 10 or so Grey Plover. At Llanridian 2 m Hen Harriers and 1 poss 2 Ringtails came in at around 3 p.m. Also 1 G W Egret. Lucky with the weather. GBC trip.

Flock of 60+ Goldfinch seen today – per Allan Dowson

Just another reminder about the GBC indoor meet tonight 19:45 KNNR. Details further down. JDW

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