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

Thursday, March 03, 2011

Crossbills again







Returned to photograph (under license and with landowners consent) the Crossbill's nest that myself, Jane Kelsall and Paddy Jenks found building a fortnight ago up between Talerddig and Llanerfyl. The female is now sitting on 4 eggs. Will be returning again in about 10 days when the young should be big enough to ring and hopefully get some better photos. The male, as can be seen in the middle photo, is a golden yellow colour rather than orange or bright red, as shown in the photos (taken by Amy) of two birds caught for ringing earlier today in Radnorshire.
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