Birds of Pensarn - Mochras Lagoon

Birds of Pensarn 2002 - 2008
Mochras Lagoon is situated at Latitude 52.50N Longitude 04.06W and is in a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) called Pen Llyn a'r Sarnau. Basking sharks have been seen off the coast, as well as a large number of dolphins around Sarn Badrig. A Leather Backed Turtle was seen by several members just off Llandanwg beach in July 2008. As well as the birds listed below, a pair of Ospreys have nested successfully for several years, and raised 2 young each year, only 10 miles away at Llanfrothan. One has been seen flying over here this year (2008).Colin Mackie
I’ve noted quite a range of birds over the past three years. Many are striking, but notably the Peregrine falcon, the fastest bird on earth, which dives on its prey at 110 mph. All I experienced was a sudden sound as of a small jet engine, or of fine cloth being violently ripped. A quick shadow, and the predator was gone. Its prey, a swift, happily got away. Graham Tottle
Click on image of bird with to hear bird song (minimise your player). The Sandwich Tern, Bartailed Godwit and Osprey were added 11/11/08. If you have any birds to add, perhaps you’d contact webmaster
Red-necked Phalarope An exciting observation in summer 2007, the Red-necked Phalarope is a rare visitor. With its slightly webbed feet, the bird is a bouyant swimmer. It constantly bobs its head as it swims, stirring up water insects which it picks off the surface. Seen swimming and diving just off Llandanwg beach. Size 7"			Dunlin
Ringed Plover	Velvet Scoter	Crow	Heron
Common Gull	Shag	Shelduck	White Fronted Goose
Oyster Catcher	Turnstone	Kingfisher	Mute Swan
Curlew	Sparrowhawk	Swallow	Peregrine Falcon
Sanderling	Kittiwake	Swift	Stone Chat
Mallard	Wigeon	Starling	Red Kite
Black-backed Gull	Sandpiper	Wheatear	Grey Wagtail
Herring Gull	Cormorant	Skylark	House Martin
Sandwich Tern	Bartailed Godwit	Osprey