Trip reports

Field trip to Summerhouse Point

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Sunday, 10 April 2011

Sunday 10th April dawned bright and clear with a promise of sunshine to come. When half a dozen people from Cardiff group finally met at Summerhouse Point, after getting lost in Boverton on the way, the day lived up to its promise. Steadily throughout the day our first swallows of the year were coming in over the sea. Out on the water was a large flock of shelduck while inland, chiffchaff, willow warblers and blackcap were singing loudly. Also about were goldfinch and seemingly everywhere were linnets - a delight to see and hear. Regrettably there were no yellowhammer but there again the main crop seemed to be rape with many ploughed but unsown fields - not yellowhammer territory any more. There were skylarks singing well though. Also much opportunity to enjoy the wild flowers and butterflies. Peacock, small tortoiseshell, brimstone, orange tip, speckled wood and small white all out in the sun. With the delightful weather, everyone had a most enjoyable day