First seabird trip to Herm

Today Catherine and I went over to Herm, with Catherine's parents, to take an early look at the gulls nesting on the cliffs. Many of the Herring Gulls were actually sitting on their nests, while some Lesser Black-backed Gulls were also on nests. We did not disturb any of the birds, so could not see if they had complete clutches of eggs yet.

Jethou and Crevichon from Herm - PKV

Jethou and Grande Fauconniere from Herm - PKV

Gulls on cliff, Herm - PKV

Herring Gull on nest Herm - PKV

Herring Gull on nest - Herm - PKV

Le Plat Hommet - PKV

Shell Beach, Herm - PKV

LBBGs mating - PKV

There were a few migrants on Herm including 10 Northern Wheatears, 1 male Ring Ouzel, 20 Common Chiffchaffs, four Greater Whitethroats and 20+ Barn Swallows.