End of Amroth gulling(?) and Llys-y-fran yesterday...

The gulls around Amroth and Wiseman's Bridge have returned to normal. I have never know of such large numbers of gulls in the area, but it was clear that the availability of large numbers of shellfish brought in by recent storms had attracted them in. Some of the highlights of the few weeks included;

1 or 2 Iceland Gulls (Wiseman's Bridge)
1 Glaucous Gull (Amroth)
1 Mediterranean Gull (Amroth)
1 Yellow-legged Gull (Wiseman's Bridge per Clive Hurford)

Iceland Gull at Wiseman's Bridge

I visited Llys-y-fran yesterday evening to have a look at the gull roost. A good roost but it was split into 2 groups. Unfortunately, fading light meant I couldn't locate the Ring-billed Gull or any Yellow-legged Gulls, but did get a smart 2nd winter Iceland Gull that flew in with a flock at 16.20. A couple of Great Crested Grebes were also on the reservoir.