The harsh weather continues… a short break between showers this afternoon allowed a little birding. 1 Female Wigeon flew over Platte Saline, about 30 Meadow Pipits, 20 Chaffinches and 10 Goldfinches were in the large ploughed field at platte saline. On Longis pond 4 Teal and 15 Snipe. Also 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, 1 Grey Plover, 1 Grey Heron and 1 Grey Wagtail in Braye Bay.
Applications are now invited for the post of assistant warden for 2017. The job description will appear on the BTO ‘job opportunities’ web page and on the ‘Next Generation Birders’ website. Please contact me on abowarden@alderneywildlife.org if you are interested in this position.
No ringing today