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, April 28, 2011

Dyfi Osprey Project


Almost to the minute, the Dyfi female laid her second egg this afternoon three days after her first. Many first time breeders only lay two eggs but looking at both birds behaviourally today it wouldn't surprise me to see a third. Only time will tell of course - probably Sunday afternoon if it's going to happen. The second egg is unusually white on one half, quite distinctive and will aid us in keeping track of what's what in the nest if chicks appear.

Quite calm today after yet another intruding male alighted the nest yesterday evening only to be seen off by the female, he had no ring. Willow tit and loads of Lesser redpolls today, warblers everywhere seemingly.

2 comments:

  1. Brilliant news!! Will pop down next week and have a looksee!

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