Chis Ingram and Theon Campbell

Hi Peter,

Theo Campbell and I were on Tory on 16th/17th;  here are our sightings:

Great Northern Diver   2 off east on 16th
Greylag   flock of c.100 flying west seen from from Greenport
Sparrowhawk   1 over sea on 17th
Kestrel   female on 16th
Merlin   female on both dates
Hobby  1st summer photographed by Anton at Greenport on 16th. Seen again around
               lighthouse, once chased by Merlin
Peregrine  1 on 16th
Golden Plover  flock of c.45 over bog road on 16th were joined by a bird from ground
                            which joined flock and started displaying and singing in mid air. Also 5
                            on 17th
Dunlin   1 on east lake on 16th
Whimbrel   1 calling on 17th
Black-headed Gull   20 (10prs?) on north lake
Iceland Gull   Wintering adult found dead.  2nd winter bird on beach on
                         days. A different 2nd year bird flew into beach on 16th,
                         rested for 10 minutes and then flew north
Puffin   A few birds off the east on 16th
Swallow   1 on 16th, 2 on 17th
Pied Wagtail   bird seen nest building in West Town
White Wagtail   c.4 on 16th,at least 12 on 17th
Robin   1 on both days around West Town
Song Thrush   2 males singing around West Town, also possibly a 3rd bird
                         on 17th
Blackcap   male on both days
Chiffchaff   3/4 both days
Willow Warbler  6 on 16th, 10 on 17th
Goldcrest   1 in Grace's garden on 16th
Greenfinch  1 on 17th
Goldfinch   2 on 16th, 1 on 17th
Linnet   4 on 17th
Reed Bunting   2 pairs around Anton's garden
Unfortunately the Great Tits and Dunnocks seem to have departed.

The Tormor is in for its annual service and a limited service with the Whispering Dawn is in operation for another week or so, leaving Magheroarty at 11.30.

Regards Chris