Beautiful Birds (8): Linnet at Rhossili

We had a glorious walk yesterday at Rhossili on the western end of Gower. It was low tide and there were a lot of people heading out to The Worm (of Worm's Head). The cliffs were adorned with yellow, white and pink flowers. There were small clumps of thrift. I was particularly intrigued by what look like cilia or little hairs on the foxglove. Perhaps somebody can explain what they are.

We enjoyed watching a pair of linnets on the gorse. The male bird is the one with the red colouring. I was surprised to learn from the RSPB and Biodiversity Action Plan sites that the linnet is a 'Red Status' bird.

• David made the video clip below. He was trying out a new camera.