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Glossy Ibis Hinkley 22/03

22/03 Glossy Ibis 12:15hrs flying over Wick Moor from Stolford and landing in pond on the coastal field immediately east of Hinkley Point.

Re: Glossy Ibis Hinkley 22/03

Glossy Ibis seen well at 14.30 around pond enclosure on Wick Moor next to Hinkley Point but often drops out of view.

Re: Glossy Ibis Hinkley 22/03

The Glossy Ibis still present on Wick Moor this morning in the fenced off pool which is in the first field east of Hinkley Point, viewed from the coast path. It can be difficult to see when feeding below the fenced area. Also two Wheatears along the boulders adjoining the path

Re: Glossy Ibis Hinkley 22/03

Still present this a.m. around the ditches and the reedy pool at the south east corner of the Hinkley site.

Re: Glossy Ibis Hinkley 22/03

Surprisingly, I found myself the only person looking for the Glossy Ibis this morning between 10.30 and 12.30. Everyone else probably knew it wouldn't be there!
A couple of Wheatears were still among the rocks and a female Merlin was on the ground towards the back of the coastal fields. On the shoreline there were approaching 30 Brent Geese and a female Scaup was sitting on the surface of the water among the Shelduck.
Wonderful morning for a walk along the coast.

Re: Glossy Ibis Hinkley 22/03

30/03/14 Glossy Ibis still present flying around the same site on Wick Moor at 17:00 bst this afternoon.