Dale Airfield and Marloes Sands

A TTV this morning at Dale Airfield revealed decent numbers of Meadow Pipits and Skylarks, and a pair of Canada Geese with 4 goslings on the pond. But in an hour and a half there were no Stonechats.

The track down to Marloes Sands from the car park was hopping with song-flighting Whitethroats - and at last, one Stonechat. The alexanders along the lane were covered in such large clouds of St Marks flies that you had to be careful not to breath them in! Also on the insect front, there was a very faded Painted Lady sunbathing on the track.

But the show was stolen by the flowers along the cliff path - the turf was studded with violets, spring squill, thrift, ground ivy and rather dwarf late primroses. Beautiful.

What a privilege to be able to do a TTV in such a stunning location.

Rosemary