Storms have been the
norm over the past few days and with this came a plummet in the temperature
from 35C to 9C which has left everyone wrapping up head to toe in winter
clothes.
Once the rain had
eased off late on Tues 26th I took a brief walk along the beach to
see if and migrants had fallen fowl of the weather and sure enough they had.
Hirundines have been
few and far between so far but a flock of Brown-chested Martin were seen
clinging onto a bush at the waters edge. Every so often the group would fly out
a few metres to catch a few insects before returning to their original
position.
Also noted nearby
was a Vermilion Flycatcher who was seizing every opportunity to increase its
body fat levels so that its migration could continue. This bird was still
present in the same area Wed morning 27th.
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