The largest number ever recorded in our area was in Swansea Bay on 28 Apr 2003 when Bob Howells counted a staggering 840 on the afternoon tide. It is possible that more than 1300 birds moved through the bay that day as I saw 468 there in the morning, the bulk of which flew off west around Mumbles Head before mid-day.
NB. I am not sure if there is an official collective noun for Whimbrel but 'herd' is the official term for Curlew. I'm sure there must be a more appropriate term out there for Whimbrel ... a whirl comes to mind!
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Barry, its Bernie, the Whimbrel where at Pwll,not P.Talbot. whirl is good if birds in flight.
Thanks for the correction - at least I got the Port bit correct!
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