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Adam Thirnis · Wednesday 26th April 2006, 09:48

When would people say is the best time to go to South Stack to see seabirds nesting in the cliffs?

Rob Smallwood · Wednesday 26th April 2006, 10:31

Any time from now through to June I'd say. The auks will be beginning to settle soon, they come and go a bit when they first return.

Earlier and there is always a chance of an interesting migrant or two, later the resident birds are usually well set.

Great birds, dramatic scenery - fantastic destination - enjoy!

Adam Thirnis · Wednesday 26th April 2006, 15:21

Thanks for the information. I'll certainly be going in the next few weeks!

Corax67 · Thursday 27th April 2006, 19:21

I have always visited between early to mid june and have never been disappointed.

A stunning habitat with breathtaking views plus birds at binocular & naked eye distances - I really recommend a visit.

DJW · Friday 28th April 2006, 08:13

I have heard that the South Stack area is a reliable place to see Chough. Is this still true and if so where is the best place to find them?

Regards

Dave

paul goode · Friday 28th April 2006, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJW

I have heard that the South Stack area is a reliable place to see Chough. Is this still true and if so where is the best place to find them?

Regards

Dave

Hi Dave,

Went to South Stack last june and the chough's were in the fields around the Cafe and on the path to the lighthouse, one of the easiest ticks I've ever had!

Regards

paul

DJW · Friday 28th April 2006, 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul goode

Hi Dave,

Went to South Stack last june and the chough's were in the fields around the Cafe and on the path to the lighthouse, one of the easiest ticks I've ever had!

Regards

paul

Thanks for that. I will definitely make the effort to go there in the next few weeks.

By the way Paul there are some pretty impressive photos in your gallery.

Regards

Dave

bill lord · Sunday 7th May 2006, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Thirnis

When would people say is the best time to go to South Stack to see seabirds nesting in the cliffs?

There were very few birds on the cliffs this last week.

bill lord · Sunday 7th May 2006, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJW

I have heard that the South Stack area is a reliable place to see Chough. Is this still true and if so where is the best place to find them?

Regards

Dave

Very reliable they are flying about now. By the RSPB visitor centre is a good place to see them.

Pedley Birder · Wednesday 25th April 2007, 15:43

Hi i am going to N Wales at the end of May and I am thinking of going to South Stack but I have got convince my parents to take me. What birds am I likley to see.

Thanks
Sam

Ant · Wednesday 25th April 2007, 15:48

As you live in north wales, it's easy to go whenever you want. don't forget to go to cemlyn for the terns and the Celtic gatway bridge in holyhead (accessed from the railway, stenaline area of the port, town centre)

paulwfromtheden · Wednesday 25th April 2007, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedley Birder

Hi i am going to N Wales at the end of May and I am thinking of going to South Stack but I have got convince my parents to take me. What birds am I likley to see.

Thanks
Sam

I'm doing a weeks volunteering at South Stack end of May, cant wait...

rozinante · Monday 25th June 2007, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulwfromtheden

I'm doing a weeks volunteering at South Stack end of May, cant wait...

Will you be there week of 02/07 Paul? If so we might see you.

Do you have a shaved head & DM's and have you forgiven Hull City yet for nicking the 3rd div championship in 1966?

paulwfromtheden · Monday 25th June 2007, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by rozinante

Will you be there week of 02/07 Paul? If so we might see you.

Do you have a shaved head & DM's and have you forgiven Hull City yet for nicking the 3rd div championship in 1966?

Hi there. I was there about 4 weeks ago, I was easy to spot as I was the bloke who looked like Brad Pitt.
It's a fantastic place, there should be loads of chicks about now, and lost of Puffins. Try and get to the harbour for the Black Guillemots and the nesting Terns at Cemlyn Bay - they were stunning.
Choughs will be easy to spot, and look out for merlins.

David Smith · Monday 25th June 2007, 12:53

[quote=paulwfromtheden;926127]Hi there. I was there about 4 weeks ago, I was easy to spot as I was the bloke who looked like Brad Pitt.
QUOTE]

That will be the Brad Pit who works in the kitchen of McDonalds as against the film star !!

Sedgley · Monday 24th November 2008, 23:00

Been to South Stack 2007 and 2008. Here's a video of chough:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_kBMrA...89B14F&index=4

Wednesday 26th April 2006, 09:48	#1
Adam Thirnis Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4	South Stack, Anglesey When would people say is the best time to go to South Stack to see seabirds nesting in the cliffs?

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Rob Smallwood Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 3,187	Any time from now through to June I'd say. The auks will be beginning to settle soon, they come and go a bit when they first return. Earlier and there is always a chance of an interesting migrant or two, later the resident birds are usually well set. Great birds, dramatic scenery - fantastic destination - enjoy! __________________ Rob "Thirty years ago I knew nothing about birding. Today I know enough to know that I know very little"
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Pedley Birder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Derby Posts: 410 My location	Hi i am going to N Wales at the end of May and I am thinking of going to South Stack but I have got convince my parents to take me. What birds am I likley to see. Thanks Sam __________________ Sam Last Lifer:214 Squacco Heron (Attemborough NR) BOU:208 Squacco HeronUK400:215 Squacco HeronBOU 2011:108 Squacco HeronHighlights: Ring-Necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Night Heron, White-Crowned Sparrow

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David Smith Warrington Lancs Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 2,237	[quote=paulwfromtheden;926127]Hi there. I was there about 4 weeks ago, I was easy to spot as I was the bloke who looked like Brad Pitt. QUOTE] That will be the Brad Pit who works in the kitchen of McDonalds as against the film star !!
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Sedgley Bedlington Terrier Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The South Bank, a river bank or a pulpit somewhere Posts: 822	Been to South Stack 2007 and 2008. Here's a video of chough: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_kBMrA...89B14F&index=4 __________________ My facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/StewartBloo...01143516562748

Wednesday 26th April 2006, 15:21	#3
Adam Thirnis Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4	Thanks for the information. I'll certainly be going in the next few weeks!

Thursday 27th April 2006, 19:21	#4
Corax67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Medway, Kent Posts: 641	I have always visited between early to mid june and have never been disappointed. A stunning habitat with breathtaking views plus birds at binocular & naked eye distances - I really recommend a visit.

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DJW Turdus Philomelos Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enfield Posts: 398	I have heard that the South Stack area is a reliable place to see Chough. Is this still true and if so where is the best place to find them? Regards Dave

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Ant North Wales birder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,896 Blog Entries: 6 My location	As you live in north wales, it's easy to go whenever you want. don't forget to go to cemlyn for the terns and the Celtic gatway bridge in holyhead (accessed from the railway, stenaline area of the port, town centre)

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