Notable Recent Sightings

29/05 Pink-footed Goose 1, over Welshpool, photo'd on 09/06
01/05 Red-throated Diver 1, Llyn Clywedog
07/02 Whooper Swan 44, Lake Vyrnwy
31/01 Whooper Swan 51, Haimwood, Llandrinio
17/11 Firecrest 2, Castle Caereinion
07/11 Barnacle Goose 1 among Canada Geese, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
07/11 Hawfinch a few, Lake Vyrnwy, also Bramblings
01/11 Short-eared Owl 1, Cefn Coch Wind-farm
01/11 Great Grey Shrike Gregynog
28/10 Great Grey Shrike Lake Vyrnwy, also 1 on 30th at Eunant
25/09 Gannet 1 juv grounded near Caersws
07/09 Nightjar 1, photographed near Pontrobert
17/07 Quail RSPB Lake Vyrnwy, also heard 20/06 and 08/07
24/04 Long-eared Owl 2, RSPB Lake Vyrnwy
16/04 Purple Heron 1, Cors Dyfi
05/03 Firecrest 1, Lake Vyrnwy
05/03 Short-eared Owl 1, Lake Vyrnwy
14/01 Pink-footed Goose 1, Dolydd Hafren
03/01 Waxwing 20, Meifod; also 5 Welshpool by canal on 01/01. Last: 6 Bwlch-y-Garreg 17/03
   
See Sightings Archive for older records

Monday, May 24, 2010

Blue Tit comes to sticky end.

This good weather is great for aphids, and having a greenhouse, I have for many years used the bright yellow traps which cause them and whitefly to form a close and lasting relationship. It was therefore with horror that this morning I discovered a freshly dead Blue Tit which was firmly stuck by wings, body and tail to the plastic strip. At this time of year the greenhouse vents are open and the bird must have made its way in, and perhaps tried to take the insects from the sticky trap. I've not heard of this happening before - does anyone know of precedents?

Last Saturday saw a successful "Beginner's Birdwatch" session at Llyn Coed-y-Dinas, put on by Montgomeryshire W.T.. Only 26 species recorded, but excellent views of the Reed Warblers, and a pair of Reed buntings right in front of the hide. Add that to perfect views of the Great Crested Grebe underwater as it torpedoed after the abundant fry, and distraction display by the Common Sandpipers and it was an interesting day. Thanks to MWT staff, Eley and Sandy who also spent time in the hide as we tried to remain hydrated given the heat of the day.

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