Notable Recent Sightings

20/04 Whimbrel 1, Dolydd Hafren
12/04 Black-necked Grebe 1, in breeding plumage, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
10/01 White Stork 1, photo'd near Llansantffraid, present up to 28 Feb
01/10 Glossy Ibis 1, photo'd by Osprey camera at Cors Dyfi
17/09 Grey Phalarope 1 juv, Red Ridge Centre, Cefn Coch, photo'd
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
   
See Sightings Archive for older records

Monday, February 28, 2011

Mystery shot! Deer in a snowstorm?


The fine detail of a bird often goes unnoticed, so I wonder how many of you can identify this?

4 comments:

  1. Hi Chris, is it the breast of a Teal male?

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  2. Brian, I can say you are one third right!

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  3. Another try Chris, is it the breast of a Sparrow Hawk.

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  4. Can I try again? This time Common Snipe!

    I will never make a Twitcher!

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