Searching for gold at Sker Point
I recently enjoyed a walk from Rest Bay, Porthcawl to Sker Point. I was hoping to see some waders, particular Golden Plovers. Its a pleasant walk from the car park in rest Bat to Sker. About 1.5km along the coastal path, much of it is boarded alongside the golf course, so listen out for any shouts of "Four" as you may need to duck the odd stray golf ball. The fence posts along this section often have Stonechats perched on them and if you are lucky you may see a Kestrel. As a I strolled along the board walk I scanned the rocky coast line and was rewarded with good views of Oystercatchers, Curlew and a couple of Whimbrel. Oystercatcher Ahead of me flying from post to post were four stonechats, they appeared to me be a an adult pair with two juveniles. Flying overhead I watched a procession of three Grey Herons and a Little Egret heading in the direction I was walking towards Sker Point. The board walk eventually comes to an end at a gate that marks the entrance to Sker Point....




