Showing posts with label Black Guillemot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black Guillemot. Show all posts
Saturday, 20 September 2014
Peel Castle, Derby Haven
Early start at Peel Castle. Saw some Turnstone and Linnet. We moved on the the Sound where we saw Gannet, Rock Pipit, Wheatear, 3 Common Sandpiper and Turnstone. Eclipse Teal and Wigeon at Derby Haven and then back to Peel Castle where we saw some Chough and what I presume to be a Black Guillemot in non-breeding plumage.
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Isle of Man - April 2014 - Day 2
Peel Harbour
We started the day with a trip to Peel Harbour / Marina where I'd read that Black Guillemot put in a regular appearance. They didn't prove difficult to find and I managed a count of 17.
We started the day with a trip to Peel Harbour / Marina where I'd read that Black Guillemot put in a regular appearance. They didn't prove difficult to find and I managed a count of 17.
The Neb
From the harbour we walked inland following the Neb river. We found a pair of Grey Wagtails and a Barnacle Goose at the mouth. We hoped for Kingfisher as the habitat looked ideal (and my mum had said she sees them there regularly) but no success this time. As we walked inland the river flowed faster and quite a few large rocks projected. We hoped for Dipper but no joy. I've been told that some species are completely devoid from the Island (GS Woodpeckers and Bullfinch) so maybe Dipper is one too? Or maybe I was just unlucky. The usual garden birds were present and we caught our first views of Hooded Crow in the adjacent fields.
From the harbour we walked inland following the Neb river. We found a pair of Grey Wagtails and a Barnacle Goose at the mouth. We hoped for Kingfisher as the habitat looked ideal (and my mum had said she sees them there regularly) but no success this time. As we walked inland the river flowed faster and quite a few large rocks projected. We hoped for Dipper but no joy. I've been told that some species are completely devoid from the Island (GS Woodpeckers and Bullfinch) so maybe Dipper is one too? Or maybe I was just unlucky. The usual garden birds were present and we caught our first views of Hooded Crow in the adjacent fields.
Peel Hill
We retraced our steps back along the river and ventured up Peel Hill. Here we had great views from the coast with sightings of Gannet, Guillemot, Chough and a solitary White Wagtail.
We retraced our steps back along the river and ventured up Peel Hill. Here we had great views from the coast with sightings of Gannet, Guillemot, Chough and a solitary White Wagtail.
Peel Castle
A walk around Peel Castle brought close views of Rock Pipit, Eider, Shag and plenty of House Sparrow.
A walk around Peel Castle brought close views of Rock Pipit, Eider, Shag and plenty of House Sparrow.
Douglas Head
We then travelled 15 miles east to Douglas on the opposite coast. We drove to Marine Drive and managed good views of: Shag, Kestrel, Chough, Raven, Fulmar and Hooded Crow. The coastal colony of Fulmar were being pestered by four Ravens and a Sparrowhawk.
We then travelled 15 miles east to Douglas on the opposite coast. We drove to Marine Drive and managed good views of: Shag, Kestrel, Chough, Raven, Fulmar and Hooded Crow. The coastal colony of Fulmar were being pestered by four Ravens and a Sparrowhawk.
Derby Haven
We moved on to Derby Haven in the South East of the the Island and saw 59 Brent Goose (WB) and 2 Barnacle. There were still a few Wigeon hanging about too.
We moved on to Derby Haven in the South East of the the Island and saw 59 Brent Goose (WB) and 2 Barnacle. There were still a few Wigeon hanging about too.
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