Hilbre and Parkgate

The temperature gauge in the car said that it was 12'C today, over 25'C warmer than it was at times last month, but the wind was force 5 and it was anything but pleasant walking across to the island. Around Little Eye we were confronted by not only a howling gale, but also a ferocious sand storm!
On the island itself it was pretty quiet. There were about 100 Pale-bellied Brent Geese, and a decent selection of waders, including at least 9 Purple Sandpipers, but nothing at all on the sea.

Then we headed off to Parkgate for the dusk harrier roost. It was a little difficult to say exactly how many birds were involved, but we saw at least three males and five females.

Little Eye