Grey Phal. to wild swans via harriers

Newgale, Grey Phalarope;-
A visit on the way to the airfield, c16:00;-
The Phalarope did it's usual circuit; flew from the marsh to behind the toilet block, then across the road, narrowly avoiding becoming history, before settling on the small flood by the beach car park. Where excellent views were obtained. Then it flew back to the marsh.

St. David's Airfield;-
A patient wait until darkness was required!
At 16:30 the first ring-tail Hen Harrier appeared, shortly afterwards by a second. Both birds were in the area until 16:45 flying around to the west of the pond area and then lost to view.
Also a Merlin was picked up perched on fence post.

Just about to leave the car park at 17;00 and Adrian picked up the 5 swans feeding in a distant field, after a quick drive, it was obvious we wouldn't get better views before no light at all, so back to the car park & wait. At 17:39 the swans took off & were were seen to land on the airfield pond, they have gone to roost there again, & hopefully will be seen again in the morning.
This is a party of 2 adults & 3 juveniles.

(Adrian & Rich D.)