Seven of us ( Liz 'Dunster', Molly, Sally, Elaine, Roland, Liz and
Kester) enjoyed a beautifully sunny day down Wringapeak on one of our
annual Hidden Edge Bird Counts. Bad weather to date made this the
first Bird Count this year. Tracks down overgrown and barely
visible. More evidence of slump and slippage from cairn to beach.
Boulder ruckle at the bottom has slipped further onto the beach and
pebbles have piled up to meet it - so making a very simple clamber
down. The large rectangular stones in Wringapeak Cave have been
moved aside by recent tides and we were able to walk straight through
to admire the view towards Lee Bay. The easiest visit to Wringapeak
in 30 years.

Bird numbers continue to decline slightly and some usual ledges were
deserted. East Buttress appears as if it is about to fall away.
Numbers of dead birds lying around on the Peak could have been killed
by foxes, peregrines or fishermen?
Total Bird Count for three sites 2008:
Guillimots = 82 (sadly, no bridled guillimots) [Compared 2001= 94
with one bridled]; Razor bills = 22 [ 2001 =26]; Fulmars = 15 [2001=
18?]; Great Black Back 0 [2001 = 2]

Nice to meet Beccy and Mark in the morning as Kes & I were taking a
'now' photo of the Cheese Ring to match a 'then' drawing made in 1830
for Peter Keene's new book.

Excellent views across to the Brecon Beacons.

Cheers Liz and Kester.