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, June 17, 2011

peregrine falcon @ LCyD

Peregrine falcon at LCyD about 6:45pm today went after the black headed gulls but ended up missing and getting chased off by the lesser black baked gull it settled on the dead oak at the far side of the lake and after about 30 minutes of constant harassment from 2 magpies and black headed gulls came in for a second and more successful attempt




















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  1. BRIAN POLLARD18 June 2011 at 17:29

    Super pics Phil, there seem to be some great birding at present at the reserve.

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