Sand martin back from Africa in Wales

This video from Ireland says about itself:

Sand Martins at Aughris Head Co. Sligo.

From the Pembrokeshire Birds blog in Wales:

Saturday, 7 March 2015

First Sand Martin

While going through a couple of hundred gulls sheltering in the Teifi Estuary for my WeBS count, a Sand Martin flying over was a nice surprise. A second, or the same bird, was over the river viewpoint on the Teifi Marsh.

Other birds of note were a Red-breasted Merganser and Great Crested Grebe near the boat builders. Wigeon and Teal numbers were down and Shelduck up as usual for the March count. 3 Goldeneye and 3 Goosander on the river.

Posted by Wendy J at 1:37 pm

Sand martins in Dutch Friesland: here.

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