Gelli - Maenclochog area

Enjoyed another day of Red Kite fieldwork in this area mainly by bike and what fantastic weather! Blackcaps and Swallows were quite widespread - a noticeable influx since yesterday and Chiffchaffs in force now. Still yet to hear my first Willow Warbler of the year but they are typically a few days later to appear inland than on the coast. More Goshawks seen today and over the last two weeks spent in the north and east of the county sightings of Goshawk have outnumbered those of Sparrowhawk by three to one. Plenty of activity from Ravens too which seem to be feeding young judging by their bulgeing crops and constant racket.

Butterflies today: 2 Large Whites, 2 Orange Tips, a Tortoiseshell and a Speckled Wood.