IWNHAS Ornithology meeting at Culver Down on 21st April 2024

Five members met on a breezy, bright, cool morning. We took our usual route. First thing we noted was the Hebridean sheep contained within an electrified fence browsing on the vegetation. It was notable that although the Skylark were singing no Meadow Pipit were seen or heard during the morning compared with last year. Stonechat were around in force with at least 4 pairs spotted and two Peregrine were seen on several occasions also two Ravens. Later three Buzzard were flying lazily in the thermals. In the bushes Whitethroat, Blackcap, Chaffinch and Chiffchaff also some Goldfinch. Also, Linnet, Dunnock, Blackbird, Magpie, a pheasant and Green Woodpecker were heard from time to time. Herring Gull were flying over and along the cliff edge and eventually a Woodpigeon put in an appearance. In all 22 species were seen during the morning. Jackie Hart