Sand Martins arrive

Although very blustery and quite cold (following earlier sleet and rain showers) this evening, at around 1745-1800 hrs, there were at least 5 Sand Martins hawking over Bosherston Lakes eastern arm. Also Chiffchaffs (x 2) calling (not singing) in Lodge Park.

Two goshawks are still around on Castlemartin peninsula. Female is very pale (from a distance she seems almost white). In late January and early Feb they were displaying over open country - circling quite low with characteristically slow, deep butterfly-like wing-flaps. On a separate occasion flying higher - straight flight (male above and female below) with occasional stalls, swerves and dips - reminiscent of a noctule bat hunting! An amazing display to watch. A male peregrine was trying to see them off today in tandem with the local buzzard pair.