Where do I start ? well the signs of spring are ubiquitous, daffodils bursting with colour, snowdrops piercing through the dark soil in all purity, days are getting longer, birdsong is all around us - what a truly magnificent time of year - the light, colour and life that is spring is once more making a welcome return.
Whilst taking an early walk through South Stack a few days ago I was fortunate enough to spot several common lizards basking in the sun - these guys must have not long surfaced from a long hibernation - what a great sight and
for the first time ever I saw a slow worm at South Stack ! and for those of you who are not aware – a slow worm is a legless lizard :-)
Work on the new RSPB South Stack Visitor Centre is progressing at a rapid pace, with the 4th of April opening day fast approaching, all is on schedule and looking very impressive indeed.
As I type choughs will be attending nest sites preparing for the approaching breeding season, ravens and peregrines that have been displaying in the sky above South Stack will now be attending nest sites, Auks such as Guillemots, Razorbills and Puffins will soon be prospecting and attending breeding locations.
It’s only a matter of weeks until smaller passerines such as wheatears, swallows, house martins on migration will soon be making an appearance – most welcome and exciting times – the life in the cycle of life which we all take for granted begins in the spring and is almost upon us and I for one cant wait.
Come see and witness for yourselves the beautiful spectacle that is spring at South Stack –
see you all soon
Love peace & respect - Mark :-)x(-:
PS- Hi all - I had half a day holiday today - :-) - the sun was shining so I went on a walk to try and spot more reptiles at South Stack - I did!!- I spotted at least a dozen lizards and get this - a female adder just off the path not far from the Ellins Tower - she was a beauty and an unexpected find as only the male adder is usually seen out of hibernation this early in the season!!!! - I loved it - had a great day - I also saw guillemot, razorbill, shag, kittiwake, fulmar, raven, chough, and I think lots of lesser celandine flowers out all over the place - they looked lovely, bright and yellow petals shinning in the spring sunshine - the spring really makes me feel alive - wicked!!!!
update - Just to let you all know that the first wheatear of the South Stack season was spotted by our local 'birder'' - Ken Croft yesterday 14th March 2011. Spring has sprung !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope I will see you all soontake care - Mark xxxx
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come and visit South Stack and see these amazing birds for yourself - you know it makes sense - what are you waiting for?
Hope we will see you all soon
take care - Mark and all the South Stack Team xxxx
Wow - a beautiful bird of prey was spotted over South Stack on 24th March 2011 ( Red Kite - barcud coch) - this majestic bird is a very rare sighting indeed at South Stack) - I will have to check this - but I think only a few sightings in recent years have ever been recorded here - the raptor was spotted by our newly appointed South Stack Cafe manager Jon - who said ''I first noticed a bird of prey being mobbed by gulls - at first glance a buzzard was expected to be seen before binoculars confirmed that the bird was in fact a Red Kite'' Jon was very excited and pleased - what a sighting this was - wicked - nice one Jon. check out our RSPB web page info for more information on the Red Kite http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/r/redkite/index.aspx So much to be seen and so much happening at South Stack - You don't know what to expect next!!! Come and explore this wonderful maritime heath paradise for yourself - and do remember that The Newly refurbished Visitor Centre with be opening its doors on the 4th of April - what could be better - Lovely RSPB food and drink - warm spring sunshine - friendly and knowledgeable RSPB staff - beautiful setting with spectacular wildlife to match.
Wow - a beautiful bird of prey was spotted over South Stack on 24th March 2011 ( Red Kite - barcud coch) - this majestic bird is a very rare sighting indeed at South Stack) - I will have to check this - but I think only a few sightings in recent years have ever been recorded here - the raptor was spotted by our newly appointed South Stack Cafe manager Jon - who said ''I first noticed a bird of prey being mobbed by gulls - at first glance a buzzard was expected to be seen before binoculars confirmed that the bird was in fact a Red Kite'' Jon was very excited and pleased - what a sighting this was - wicked - nice one Jon.
check out our RSPB web page info for more information on the Red Kite
http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/r/redkite/index.aspx
So much to be seen and so much happening at South Stack - You don't know what to expect next!!!
Come and explore this wonderful maritime heath paradise for yourself - and do remember that The Newly refurbished Visitor Centre with be opening its doors on the 4th of April - what could be better - Lovely RSPB food and drink - warm spring sunshine - friendly and knowledgeable RSPB staff - beautiful setting with spectacular wildlife to match.
Please come and support us on our opening day -
See you all on the 4th of April
Love - Peace & Respect
Mark :-) x
Just a quick update to inform you all that today at South Stack we witnessed a spectacular visible migration of Sand Martins returning from African wintering grounds to Britain for the approaching breeding season, what a marvellous sight - hundreds of these tenacious little birds returning from an exhaustive and arduous journey to this beautiful land of ours to breed,
Sand Martins are one of the first returning migrant birds to reach our shores - well done comrades you've done good - keep battling away, keep focussed - save some energy - your true purpose of journey is just beginning.
Mark and all the South Stack Team :-)x(-: