We called in at both these places hoping to see purple sandpiper, but failed at both. We did at least see a few Fulmars already prospecting potential nest sites around the cliffs on the Great Orme, the first sign of spring, whilst at Rhos there were about 50 dunlin, 50 redshank, 100 oystercatchers and 20 turnstones.
Roosting waders at Rhos.
Saturday, 18 January 2014
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