Saturday 3rd December (A Welsh Walk)


Mr. Kite looked out of his bedroom window into a cloudy sky. After yesterday party and gallons of beer Mr. Kite was still unstable and not in a fit state but soon he was being driven towards Dolgellau for a  walk along a ridge and a days bird watching.

To cut a long story short the drive to Cader Idris produced the usual sightings; magpies, carrion crows etc. The spectacular views on the ridge over the Mawddach estuary towards Barmouth produced herrings gulls and plenty of ravens. In the strong winds a few birds came into view and then suddenly far away. Towards the end of the walk a brownish bird, about the same size as a wheatear, with dark legs and a black tail was briefly spotted. In the strong wind it was difficult to focus steadily on it and it remained unidentified.

The final part of the walk was completely under the cover of darkness. Mr. Kite returned home for a tipple of Morland "Old Speckled Hen". Cheers.