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

Friday, April 08, 2011

Dyfi Osprey Project

Excellent news - As I write, 'Monty', our male osprey is standing on his nest perch eating a wriggling Mullet. Staff, volunteers and visitors saw him on Wednesday from the tower hide and again yesterday with pretty good views. After closer inspection this morning however we can confirm it's him - he is un-ringed of course, so we have to make doubly sure!

We have built a new nest on Cors Dyfi reserve this year as well but to date it remains unattended.

Plenty of warblers back now, a swallow yesterday, sand martins Monday and a stunning female marsh Harrier on Tuesday with that beautiful golden leading edges to her wings.

More info as I get it - we are open 10am to 6pm if you fancy a visit. Let's hope they breed this year!
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  1. Anonymous8 April 2011 at 09:13

    Fantastic news Emyr - let's hope they do breed and hang around this year

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