15TH - 21ST JUNE 2009

On the 15th, a Spotted Flycatcher was in Maesteg and a Common Cuckoo was on Sully Island. A Eurasian Hobby was at Crymlyn Bog, Swansea, along with two Red Kites. The 16th produced a surprise late migrant in the form of a Woodchat Shrike at Rhossilli Downs, Gower. On the 17th, two Whimbrel and a Little Egret remained at Rhymney Estuary, but heavy rain washed out any chance of checking on the shrike. The 18th saw a return to better weather and the Woodchat Shrike was again at Rhossilli and 35 Manx Shearwater were off Sully Island. On the 19th, the Woodchat Shrike was again present at Rhossilli as it was again on the 20th. On the 21st, an Atlantic Puffin was among large numbers of Common Guillemot and Razorbill, Manx Shearwater and Northern Gannet at Worms Head, Gower.