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Other Birds
Oystercatcher
and Ringed Plover
both breed on the reserve, making their nests in the shingle
of the Esgair.
In such an exposed choice of site, both species rely on wonderful
camouflage of eggs and chick. In response to a direct perceived
threat however, adult Ringed Plovers may resort to the 'broken
wing trick' - drawing the attention of a potential predator
by feigning injury and leading it away from the nest. To protect
these waders, as well as the tern colony, visitors are asked
to avoid walking on the lagoon-side of the Esgair during the
summer months.
Cemlyn's situation and range of habitats
make it a haven for a range of birds at all times of the year.
Coot, Little Grebe and
Shelduck can usually be
seen around the lagoon, and Stonechats
are a regular feature of the surrounding areas of scrub.
A variety of waders such as Curlew,
Dunlin, Golden
Plover, and Redshank
use the area, and Purple Sandpiper
may be seen on the rocky shoreline.
Summer visitors to look out for include
Whitethroat and Sedge
Warbler, while Wigeon,
Teal, Red-breasted Meganser and other widfowl may be
present in significant numbers in Autumn and Winter.
Other migrants turn up from time to time,
and over the years a variety of rarities have been spotted
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2005 sightings included, apart from the Sooty
Tern, an American Golden
Plover, a Terek Sandpiper
and a Melodious Warbler.
Any keen birdwatcher will want to scour the site for something
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