Final birding session of the year today. Nothing new to add but had a really enjoyable few hours at Whiteford Point with my father. Sat in the hide and watched the tide bring the birds to us. Heaps of Brent Geese were right in front along with a couple of rafts of Eider and Grey Plovers, Pintail, Turnstone, Lapwings etc.
To sum up 2013:
Best bird:
Grey Phalarope at Penclacwydd. I could have sat and watched it all day. Closely followed by a single Red Kite over a very snowy Brecon Beacons.
Birding highlight of the year:
This may sound odd but it actually involves dipping. Wandering around the Forest at 4:30 a.m in Speyside was amazingly tranquil and stunningly beautiful. Missed my quarry (Caper) but a damn good reason to return.
Thanks to everyone for all tips and advice with honorable mentions going to Howard, Ian and members of the Carmarthenshire Bird Club.
2014 holds a two week trip to Speyside so stroll on. The target is now >172.
Good luck to everyone next year and I hope that everyone on BF has a cracking New Year.
All the best,
Rich