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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
   
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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Oyster Snatcher and the Lesser Black-Backed Ghoul




Nature red in tooth and claw at L. Cyd last evening as the 3 Oystercatcher chicks, despite being well-grown had their number reduced by one. The adults were off seeking food, and the only real resistance was put up by a few Black-headed Gulls. Rather surprisingly, after killing the chick, the LBB left the body uneaten.
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  1. BRIAN POLLARD10 July 2011 at 22:29

    Nice set of images Chris, the remaining two chicks were seen late afternoon. There was always one to be seen wandering off away from the adults, I assume he/she was the victim.
    Thought our luck was in when a youngster called out that the black and white bird was a 'penguin'.

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