Carew/Cresswell Rivers and Bosherston Lakes

Although generally few waterfowl noted on the Carew/Cresswell rivers yesterday, a great northern diver was very obvious off New Shipping Point feeding in the channel on the neap tide. A couple of greenshanks were, as usual, up near the French Mill end of Carew River. Little Grebes were reasonably numerous - around 20 scattered through the estuary complex.

Today an adult female scaup in the Central Arm of Bosherston lake, in more exactly the same location that one was seen this time last year. Only 8 goosanders so far and the first goldeneye (12) have arrived. Coot numbers are still quite low; one is possibly attempting to become an albino? (black dappled with white flecks/spots).
Firecrests also now well in evidence around the lakes - at least 3 seen this morning and in excess of 10 blackcaps noted to be feeding and roosting at the top end of the lakes. Some 20-30 siskins also flew over Bosherston lakes this morning.

Where is the large starling roost in N Pembs? Just over a week ago, noted many thousands departing in flocks late afternoon in the Mathry/Letterston general area, heading towards Trecwm/Gwaun Valley direction - many coming from Hayscastle too (e.g. away from Plumstone/Dudwell Mountain area). So far, the starling roost at Slebech reedbed doesn't appear to be very large. As usual though 2 green sandpipers have taken up residence roosting/feeding near the reedbed at night.