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, May 30, 2011

Fledglings abound!

First proper spell of rain we've had for months and the village's young birds choose today to fledge! The first to be spotted was a family of 4 beautiful Great Tit fledglings, attended by a very soggy, bedraggled parent (I can still hear their persistant calls as I type!). Then I noticed a plucky little Blue Tit following it's soaked parent to and from the feeder. These were followed by a loan fledgling Dunnock, Robin and House Sparrow trying to make their own way in the world. With so many naive birds in the garden, I just hope the rain stops the neighbours cats from stalking by.
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  1. Anonymous30 May 2011 at 09:34

    Noticed exactly the same Tammy - it's been so quiet on the feeders until the last week when we've had huge increases in sparrows, blue tits and coal tits, with the great tits going mad this past couple of days! Fantastic to see some proper rain though

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