The Chough is a member of the crow family. It glossy black plumage like many other crows but is easily identified with its bright red beak and legs. They are similarly sized to a common crow at around 40 centimetres long with a wingspan of around 80 centimetres.
Choughs make a distinctive two-part screech and are found nesting on sea cliffs. They eat small insects, berries and some grains needling items out of the ground with their long curved beaks.
The Chough is endangered but in recent years has recovered and increased in numbers. However, there are still just around 200 pairs in Wales. The birds pair for life but outside of nesting season will roost together collectively.
They are expert fliers, dealing with the gusts of wind on the clifftops with acrobatic ease.
Ramsey Island is home to a thriving population of Choughs. The island has been designated a special protection area for the birds. If you take a wildlife boat trip around the island you are very likely to see what is considered a rare bird throughout the rest of the UK.
Why not stay in one of our St Davids apartments and book a trip around or to land on Ramsey Island.
