Kenfig Pool

We went to Kenfig Pool today to try and see some Whimbrels, by the time we got to the hide they had flown off, we had also just missed a Marsh Harrier. There were loads of Swallows and Martins over the pool and we heard a Cettis Warbler. We saw Bullfinch, Wheatears and Jays.

We saw these plants and a Glow Worm larvae (thanks to Katie for identifying it and letting me know).

Glow Worm
 Cowslip


 Cuckoo Flower


 Early Purple Orchid


 Early Purple Orchid


Yellow Archangel

Then we went to Parc Slip and saw a Willow Warbler, Little Grebe and some Ducklings. 3 things off the list.


Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)

These are also known as Dabchick it has a really short tail which makes it look round like a ball.



Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus)

Is the commonest warbler in Britain. They live in Africa in the winter time and fly back to Britain for summer, a journey of 8,000 miles. It is really difficult to tell Chiff Chaffs and Willow Warblers apart, the best way is to learn the different song of each bird.



Ducklings

Ducklings are mentioned in the book but it doesnt say what type of ducklings. It was propbably this type (mallard).
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2 comments:

  1. Katie2 May 2012 at 06:55

    Hi Rudi! I think that might be a glow-worm larva. Have a look at these pics and see what you think: http://www.uksafari.com/glowworms.htm

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    1. mike7 May 2012 at 03:25

      I think you are right, it does look like one of those. Thanks for letting me know.

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